Jean Paul

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 2001

It’s been a couple of years since I last encountered the 2001 vintage of Chave’s Hermitage. That bottle was a library release from the domaine and so is this example. Splash decanted directly before service. The 2001 pours a garnet color with a translucent core; medium viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous and a total umami bomb: Koji beef broth, dried and baked brambles, dried purple flowers, black pepper, Kalamata olive, organic and inorganic earth along with fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Looking back on my notes from 2024, there’s a common theme: the 2001 is all about dat bass. Drink now with some patience and through 2041. — 5 months ago

Brian, Lyle and 15 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Paul Hobbs + Dr Crane Vineyard = 😋😋 — 5 months ago

Stef, Rob and 1 other liked this

Clos Saint Jean

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Always a good one. Not sure I could distinguish from the ‘19 I had several weeks back - same voluptuous fruit, slightly wooden finish - could definitely use a few more years - this young it’s a little too fruit forward/unsubtle — 5 months ago

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Jean-Marc Brocard

Domaine Sainte Claire Chablis Chardonnay 2021

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and herb notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of honey and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with lemon citrus and mineral character. Good now! — 6 months ago

Paul, Anthony and 1 other liked this

Jean-Paul Thevenet

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2024

Biodynamic, 80 year old vines. Red apple skin, lovely red fruit, lots of red cherry in mouth, red and blue flowers, black soil. — 6 months ago

Tom, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

L'Hermitage Syrah 2012

2012 post inventory- perfect — 5 months ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

Wine of the night and more. An incredible example of how good Morgon can be. Complexity, length, structure, and the rest. — 5 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Doug, John and 17 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2019

Paul J
9.0

Thought I was opening a Chard as I didn’t think I owned any Pinot, guess I was wrong :)

I drink very little Pinot so not leaving a note.
— 5 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Paul, Tom and 7 others liked this

Jean-Marc Burgaud

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2023

One of my favorite wines I've had recently, the nose is an amazing combination of red fruit, violet, mushrooms and forest floor, all of which transfers to the palate. Fantastic to have with food or to drink on its own and contemplate. Hard to think of a better Beaujolais that I've had than this one — 5 months ago

Tom liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2018

Unreal. Still so young but drinking beautiful. — 5 months ago

Andrew, Dave and 8 others liked this

Domaine de Beaurenard (Paul Coulon et Fils)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fresh red berries on the nose with Indian spices and chocolate notes.

Medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing raspberries, cherries, black currants, plums, light oak, spices, chocolates, earth, coffee, wet leaves and herbs.

Medium length on the finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This young Grenache blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is very approachable, and already drinking beautifully, but needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly.

Well balanced and tangy, with good structure. Spicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated already. Complex and engaging.

I had this wine as a 20 year old, and it was so much better with age.

This 2022 vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape is already showing its possibilities. Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years.

Delicious by itself or with food.

A blend of mostly Grenache, from 40 year old vines, with all 13 grapes allowed in the appellation. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$70.
— 6 months ago

Dave, Rob and 12 others liked this

Clos Saint Jean

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2022

Wow, fantastic Chateauneuf! Smooth and pairs well with an airport cheeseburger and our cheese plate. Will try to find it back home. — 6 months ago

Tim Schroeder
with Tim
Carolyn liked this

Jean Foillard

"Cuvée Corcelette" Morgon Gamay 2014

Fruit dominant, not much length. Perhaps a bit exposed, but still very drinkable. — 5 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Doug, Rob and 12 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Really incredible and dense. Thought it was excellent and took about 2 hrs to open. So much excellent dirt. — 5 months ago

Tyler liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Blanc Marsanne Roussanne 1990

This smells and tastes like a 20-year-old wine, not quite as great as the 1989, but not very far behind, these Chave Hermitage Blancs are outstanding!! — 5 months ago

Jim Powers
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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2015

New Years Eve dinner - which red wine to drink?! 🤔
Finally settled on an old favorite - Paul Jaboulet Hermitage.
Did not disappoint - smooth, concentrated fruits, with a hint of earthy, charcoal, tobacco.
Nice way to end our wine drinking for 2025, here’s to more great wines in 2026! 🥂
— 6 months ago

Neville Weston
with Neville
Joseph, Dave and 10 others liked this

Paul Hobbs

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2017

K L
9.3

Excellent. Perhaps went a bit too long but still good. M loved. Deep straw color. — 6 months ago

Matt Dill
with Matt

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Mon Coeur Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2027

Anise and plummy with some earthiness…so good! — 6 months ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

Good northern rhone. 2015 vintage mature in 2025. $35. — 6 months ago