Jay Kline

9.4

Opened just prior to dinner. The 2008 Coteau de Vernon pours a deep straw color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of peach cup with the pears and cherry too. There’s white flowers, honey, fresh mint and other herbs too. Wow! On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and oily. This bottle came across young. A benchmark Condrieu. Drink now through 2038. — 12 days ago

Demir Worthington

8.9

Spot on jasmine tea, creamy mango, honeysuckle, honey, and minerals. Good acidity sweetness balance. Not as concentrated or complex or textured as a top Condrieu but excellent for the price — 9 months ago

Romain Fitoussi

9.3

Basket of fresh black and red fruits, smoky notes, roasted, charcoal, pepper, violet. The nose suggests a little residual sugar, except it will turn out to be very dry in the mouth. Supple and beautiful creaminess, the texture in the mouth is beautiful. Côte-Rôtie style. Superb for its price.

Panier de fruits frais noirs et rouges, notes fumées, rôties, charbon, poivre, violette. Le nez suggère un peu de sucre résiduel, hors il se révélera très sec en bouche. Souplesse et belle onctuosité, la texture en bouche est magnifique. De la puissance totalement enrobée. Une Cote Rôtie masquée, sous le nom Vin de France. Superbe pour son prix! — 3 years ago

gasper

9.0

cozy as hoped — 4 months ago

Steve Rura

9.5

95% Syrah, 5% Viognier. Beautiful Rhône red. Quite intense with darker fruits and blueberries. Some meaty/iron notes, black pepper and green olive. Floral dried lavender from the Viognier. Lengthy finish with a gentle tannic grip. Hard to say if I like this better than Vernay’s Saint-Joseph. With John Prine’s Sweet Revenge (1st press) @Dave — 8 months ago

Byron Hewett

8.9

Kind of a burly Fleurie. — 2 years ago

Andrew Liguori

9.2

Black olive, burnt bacon, rosemary and herbs. Bold, dense body but the alcohol seems to lift it up easily. Mandatory lamb or steak. — 6 months ago

Steve Rura

9.4

Perfumed, black pepper nose. Flowery dark reds. Cutting acidity. Absolutely great. With smokey grilled wagyu burgers and greens. Summertime!! — 9 months ago

James Burge

8.9

real spice — a year ago

Brandon T

9.4

Stunningly good. Slate, stone fruits and creme brûlée/sweetness on the finish. — 4 years ago