Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.3

At dinner at Le Cabotte. Entering a gorgeous drinking window. The nose is classic Chinon, loaded with red currant, crushed herbs, mineral dust, and hints of cassis. Beautiful Cabernet Franc herbaceousness, not green or vegetal, but alive. Red currants, crushed herbs, a little tobacco leaf, iron, stone, and that unmistakable Loire freshness. The fruit has enough generosity from the vintage to give a subtle fleshiness underneath the structure. The palate is all tension and energy. Incredible freshness, mouthwatering acidity, and a long mineral spine carry the wine across the palate. Unlike Baudry’s larger, more powerful bottlings, this is about movement. The fruit feels suspended in the acidity, and every sip seems to pull the next sip forward. After forty minutes of air, the wine became even more expressive. The red currant and herbaceous notes moved to the forefront, joined by gorgeous minerality and tremendous freshness. It is not thick or heavy like Cabernet Sauvignon, nor does it possess the density of Baudry’s biggest cuvées. Instead, it is all acid, tension, energy, and precision. Juicy, vibrant, and effortlessly drinkable, with the kind of electric persistence that makes great Cabernet Franc impossible to put down. — 17 days ago

Katya

9.1

Очень приятное, бисквитно-выпечковое, в сторону вдовы, но меньше шоколада и аромата. Отличная альтернатива. — a month ago

David Dorn

9.1

Very elegant Cabernet from Washington. — 2 months ago

Mike Evans

9.6

Stunning and agile. — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2012 vintage. Opened, not decanted. Nice fill and ridiculously, picture perfect cork. Tasted 40 minutes after opening. Medium body. Domestically reminiscent of Calera Jensen Vineyard pinot noir. So. Much. Chalk. And. Limestone. Barely restrained power. This will outlive me. Hopefully, not you. One bottle left. 1.23.26. — 5 months ago

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Light golden color. Aromas of green apple, white flowers, citrus and a slight hint of freshly cut grass and leafy herbs. Flavors of lemon, grapefruit, green melon and chalky minerality. Medium-plus finish and bright acidity. Medium bodied, silky texture and quite refreshing. Enjoyed at Keith and Karyn’s New Years Day brunch. — 6 months ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.5

Cena team lider @ grand cru con ale@leal — 3 days ago

Chris MacLean

9.1

Good but not great — 10 days ago

Galen Hasler

9.3

Beautiful — a month ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.6

Acker auction @ marea — 2 months ago

WC Fields

9.2

Ready to go. — 3 months ago

romo

9.3

Opens savory then turns sweet over an hour. Day 2 magic with more savory. Nepalese spice. — 5 months ago

Paul Masson

9.6

It doesn’t get much better than this — 5 months ago

Elle Cantrell

9.2

Bold, fruity, with a tinge of acidity. Not too sweet — 16 days ago

Bruce Leboff

9.3

A nose of slight floral - with a touch of tobacco and chocolate Well balanced and ready to drink. Long elegant finish leaving a juicy mouthfeel — a month ago

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Alex Gordon

8.9

It’s good. Got some earthy funk. Enjoyed Musar for many years now. Really wants to go with something spicy I think. — a month ago

Taavi Davies

9.0

Started thin but ended up great — 2 months ago

Mike Evans

9.4

Tropical but with lovely weight and depth. — 4 months ago

Mike Lev

9.1

Pear, apple, green apple, nutty, some silkiness. Minimal tropical notes, however. — 6 months ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Stole and delicious. Red fruit with a savory undertow. Still young but classy. Excellent — 5 months ago

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