Jean Mâcle

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2020

David T
9.3

What a pair w/ Crostini, Chervil Sheep Cheese & Duck Confit. 👌

Dark, juicy, lush to mid fruit core, dark cherries, strawberries, hues of blueberries, raspberries, limestone, softened granitic earth, deeper red cola, black & red licorice, baseball card bubble gum, understated fresh herbs, dark, rich, sweet earth, hints of maple syrup, tree bark w/ sap, dark & red florals for days, excellent, round acidity and a well made, balanced, relaxed tension, polished, lush finish that lasts 90 seconds. Delicious.

This is better than some premier cru red burgundies for far less $.

Absolutely one of the top three producers of Grand Cru Gamay.
— 10 days ago

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Jay Kline

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Yvon is worthy to be in that group…but his wines are so difficult to come by.
David T

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Deliberate.
Yvon embodies the humble and proud vigneron, a man who would rather tend his vines than host appointments, and sell to close friends than foreign markets.He has long farmed what are sure to be among the oldest vines in the entirety of the region, predominantly centered in Fleurie. Undoubtedly, these are some of the most pure, fresh yet unctuous wines that have ever come from the Beaujolais region. Never sulfured, they are the pinnacle of freshness and drinkability upon release, yet benefit from long cellar aging as well.
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I’ve had L’Ultime once. It was worth the hype.

Clos Saint Jean

Deus Ex Machina Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

The color still looks good on this one but I’d like a bit more punch. It’s a bit on the soft side. Not over the edge but these need to be drunk. — a month ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Interesting that they label this a “dessert wine”. It’s good for everything imho
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Imported by Premier Cru. Pretty sure those guys went broke and scammed people. Hope someone else is importing these now….

Domaine Jean-Claude Marsanne

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2019

2019 vintage. As rustic as ever. Blood. Earth. Plum. Stems. Heavy body. A step or two above a solid workhorse but not flighty. Tremendous punch. Could be wrong but think this producer only does Saint Joseph and Crozes-Hermitage and both are great QPR. 10.30.24. — 5 days ago

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Lyle Fass

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So overlooked and it’s maybe the most classic old school St Jo since Trollat. And way better.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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@Lyle Fass Love this producer. Obscenely underpriced and that is not something I can say often enough.

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Les Clos Cuvée Vielles Vignes Fleurie Gamay 2022

Good fruit, smooth tannins….this wine is drinking well and has some life left — 2 days ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2019

Jan A
9.7

Crazy supple and streamlined. Bright future ahead — a month ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2020

Big flavour journey, fruity with a long finish — a month ago

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Jean Foillard

Beaujolais Villages Gamay 2022

Beautiful Gamay. Having this in NOLA with French/Cajun food. Fantastic. Very well balanced. — 2 days ago

Domaine Jean Grivot

Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2020

Delectable Wine
9.6

The 2020 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru is well-defined on the nose with joyful brambly red fruit laced with crushed stone, certainly one of the more mineral-driven wines from the famed closed wall. There is an almost crystalline quality here. The palate is medium-bodied with a sense of strictness, fresh and quite sapid, not powerful yet taut, and has a finish that makes you want another sip. This is a 2020 that surpassed expectations. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— 5 days ago

Jean Foillard

Morgon Gamay 2019

Smells like burgundy and offers tart cherries and raspberry with a spicy note. pretty long. Really nice! — a month ago

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Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2005

Great vintage for Chave! — a month ago

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