Les Belles Roches

Charles Joguet

Les Petites Roches Chinon Cabernet Franc 2012

JKT
9.0

Michelle balanced though on the acidic side and very well paired with mushroom chicken rice by Evan — a month ago

Gitton Père et Fils

Les Belles Dames Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Выпито 30.01.26 в итальянском ресторане Pomidoro с любимой в Grand Bay ( Маврикий)Очень приятный совиньон Блан 2024 года. — 5 months ago

Fournier Père & Fils

Les Belles Vignes Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2024

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

Dave, Bob and 2 others liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

La Marginale Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2022

Really an excellent cab franc. Have had stuff from Thierry Germain before but not this bottling. Perfect with a variety of Syrian dishes at Damas in Montreal. Bright, restrained fruit, excellent acid. Nice finish. — a year ago

Tom, Lyle and 2 others liked this

Jean-Claude Debeaune

Belles Grives Morgon Gamay 2018

I always say you have to subtract several points off a JS rating but this one you only have to subtract a couple. This is pretty though: raspberries, jammy, dry and acidic. Balanced. — 4 years ago

Paul, Severn and 18 others liked this
John Bratincevic

John Bratincevic

Yeah, two points at least, sometimes more.

Franck Bonville

Les Belles Voyes Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2012

Single vineyard "Les Belles Voyes" in the famous Grand Cru hillside of Oger. Pale lemon with fine creamy mousse and tiny rapid bubble flow, long lees aging. aromas stone fruits and blossom, bread dough and citrus. On the palate flavors of golden apple, peach, lemon citrus and honeysuckle with biscuit toast and nutty notes. Long finish, full-body ending with biscuit, mineral and citrus character. Outstanding! — 5 years ago

Tom, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

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

AEL
9.0

Generally not a big fan of cabernet franc, but this was recommended to me as an especially good example. Glad I tried it. Not heavy, but distinct notes of fruit and earth/leather. Really good abd sophisticated, especially at this price ($28 I think). Recommended by Lower Falls Wine Shop in Wellesley, MA. — 15 days ago

La Grange aux Belles

Brise d'Aunis Gamay Pineau d'Aunis 2024

From Thirst Wine Merchants. Berry juice, milk chocolate. — 5 months ago

Domaine Rapet Père et Fils

Les Belles Filles Pernand-Vergelesses Pinot Noir

Vintage 2018 | cherrie flint > Bottled refinement — 6 months ago

Tom, romo and 5 others liked this

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!! — 8 months ago

Jim Powers
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Ira Schwartz

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@Doug Powers Love the Texier anecdote
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@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!!
Ira Schwartz

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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. 

Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard

Les Belles Filles Pernand-Vergelesses Chardonnay 2018

Chilled this burgundy felt restrained, minimal, and one dimensional. As it opened up though, paired with a delicious bouillabaisse, escargot and the best foie gras I’ve ever had, thus started to really come into its own. Medium body, a refined minerality but with delicious notes of crisp apple, baking spice, and an some richer, pastry like notes on the finish, this wine truly came into its own with some warmth and time. Not too rich, not too dry, a perfect balance of crisp fruit, minerality, and baked richness for shellfish dishes with a tomato base. — 4 years ago

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Pierre-Marie Chermette

Les Trois Roches Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2018

Easy to like, and more open than the Fluerie — 5 years ago

Sarah Bignami
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Tom Casagrande

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Interesting! I tend to like M-a-V less then other crus because the tannic structure many display. Sounds like I’d like this one.
Chris MacLean

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@Tom Casagrande , yes I was surprised too

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. — 3 months ago

Pooneet, Tom and 4 others liked this

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. — 6 months ago

Tom liked this

Pierre Gimonnet & Fils

Sélection Belles Années 1er Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs

Toasty, slightly tart. Good start to the holiday — 7 months ago

Doug, Ted and 1 other liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

Clos Romans Saumur Chenin Blanc 2017

Lyle Fass
9.5

Chenin in Riesling clothes. Weightless, huge acidity and a long ass finish. — a year ago

Daniel, jesus and 8 others liked this

Georges Dubœuf

Belles Grives Morgon Gamay 2019

Light-brewed tea, mushroom, fresh rosemary, dark plum and cherry, ripe strawberry on the nose. Subtle notes of white tea, rosemary, strawberry, ripe red cherry, baked button mushrooms on the palate. Nice light Beaujolais with enough weight to stand up to some light meats or hearty pastas. — 2 years ago

Frédéric Magnien

Coeur de Roches Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 2017

Acidic, big and substantial. The fruit is tangy. — 5 years ago

Gillian Koh
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