Marquis De Villard

François Villard

Mairlant Saint Joseph Syrah 2018

2nd wine served by a friend for that 40th birthday party. Superb thing. Really. Gastronomy, oaky wine. One of the biggest saint jo I have ever had — 10 days ago

Ira, Lies and 11 others liked this

Clos De La Roilette

Clos de la Roilette Griffe du Marquis Fleurie Gamay 2012

My favorite Roilette bottling. Old vine; 90+. This is proof that Cru Beaujolais can age. Darker and heavier than your typical Gamay. Darker fruit, mix of red and black fruit. More structure and a little oak, medium tannins. Becoming harder and harder to source. Have a vertical from 2013 to 2020. — a month ago

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Fremiet Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Entering its prime. 12s are tasty right now. — a month ago

Erik, Juan and 3 others liked this

François Villard

Le Grand Vallon Condrieu Viognier 2004

Opened and decanted about an hour prior to service and presented double-blind. The wine appears deep yellow nearing gold in color; medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous and super floral with peaches and marzipan and some signs of oak, a portion new French oak. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium- acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, weighty with a pronounced oily texture. Alcohol is elevated. I called Marsanne/Roussanne blend from France, Northern Rhône, Hermitage Blanc with 15+ years of age. Close! The florals and elevate alcohol should have steered me to Condrieu but that’s hindsight. Regardless, this was a delicious reminder to allow Northern Rhône whites to age. Drink now. — 2 months ago

Daniel, Peter and 7 others liked this

François Villard

Les Contours de DePoncins Viognier 2022

No notes. Big 40 year-old celebration party of a dear friend. Nice bottles out ! — 10 days ago

romo, Tom and 9 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Paul K
9.4

Three Leoville wines tonight and having a blast. — 17 days ago

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James K

Such a blast! Thanks, @Paul K. So cool to taste a common thread through these three different Leovilles.
9.4

Château Marquis de Terme

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

I found this wine balanced. I had it with surf and turf, and it was a good pairing — 2 months ago

François Villard

Poivre et Sol St. Joseph Syrah 2021

Nose: a touch green.

Palate: some spritz. Medium cherry fruit. Very fresh.
— a month ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Clos du Marquis Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend


Stunning creation from Clos du Marquis is a testament to the magnificent 2005 vintage. The wine offers an impeccable harmony of rich blackcurrant and plum aromas, intertwined with elegant notes of cedar, tobacco, and subtle spices. Its structured tannins and vibrant acidity create a perfectly balanced palate, while the long, sophisticated finish leaves a memorable impression. A truly remarkable expression of the Saint-Julien terroir that continues to evolve beautifully with time.
— a month ago

Château Marquis d'Alesme

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

2018 vintage. First visit with this producer as it's rarely glimpsed in the Southern California market. Smoky, plummy nose. Medium body. Smooth, velveteen entry on the front palate that cruises the length of the performance until the fine-grained tannins at the conclusion. Super classy. Exactly zero speedbumps at this juncture. Refined enough to appeal to long-time BDX drinkers and inviting enough to welcome first-time BDX initiates. Showing beautifully now with very little to resolve. No personal history to draw on with this property but stylistically and regionally, feel this can easily go 10-12 years without effort/variation. Past that point, not prepared to say/speculate. 12.17.24. — 2 months ago

Jan, Ruud and 19 others liked this
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