Château Les Roches De Ferrand

Desertaux-Ferrand

Côte de Nuits-Villages Chardonnay 2015

First bottle was little orange, and over the top. Bottle 2 was greenish yellow with exact the style we love. So thumbs up for the last bottle. — 7 days ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos de L'Échelier Dampierre Sur Loire Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc

not the loudest nose, essence of strawberry and raspberry, but not sweet. mouthfeel is very light, one of the better cab francs i’ve ever had. — 2 months ago

Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir)

Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Beautiful Loire Cabernet Franc, just a touch of green in the fruit, but with that cool climate feel, long finish, terrific wine, thanks to Eric Texier for telling us (my wine group) that Lenoir was making great Cab Franc!! — 5 months ago

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
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@Ira Schwartz, all true, he took us to Domaine Chamonard (we were so cold tasting there that our teeth were literally chattering), also Lapalu and Janin in Beaujolais, always in his own cellars, and we’d spend a day at the Marche aux Vins in Ampuis!! In addition to making fabulous wines himself, Eric was so generous with his knowledge and connections, Lenoir in Chinon being another one!!
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@Doug Powers I know it’s all true. Some of the wine folks I hang out with are close to him and every time he would visit NYC they would have dinners with him. 

Château Haut Ferrand

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

A mature garnet with a slight brick edge and opens with aromas of blackcurrant, dried plum, and mulberry layered with earthy notes of truffle, leather, and forest floor. On the palate it’s medium to full-bodied, with tannins that have softened nicely with age while still giving it structure, showing dark berry flavors alongside hints of tobacco, cedar, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and savory, with a lingering earthy character and subtle minerality that really reflects the terroir. — 18 days ago

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Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Les Mémoires Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2021

This is bonkers good. So fresh. Berries, currant, sage, some flowers, cherries, some pepper and herbs, good acidity, long tart lovely finish. Killer cab franc. — 3 months ago

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Château de Ferrand

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Leather and caramel with oak and mushroom. Gentler than the younger blend but still big. — 2 days ago

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

L'Insolite Saumur Chenin Blanc 2016

More chenin blanc as spring approaches! This one balances zesty exuberance with precision etched mineral cut. — 18 days ago

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