1/26/2024 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

I recently bought this in Paris and it is my first experience. with these wines
12.5 alc, nice cork and initially decanted for about 30 min in a narrow carafe. Drank over three days

robe - a nice light straw yellow. I was actually expecting this to be a bit deeper in tone but no worries
nose - at first, it was hesitating to come out and on day, it is still not expanding much. there are notes of lemon peel, some floral notes but not really giving up too much at the moment
palate - off the bat, this is really quite nice. it has good length with bright acidity but no razor sharp. The palate is very much in a primary stage with some notes of star fruit, lemon, maybe even some grapefruit. This also has nice touches of of beach stone / minerlak flecks.
Over all, really nice and at 15. euros bargain deal!! I am going to buy a few more of these and drink them over the next 3 to 5 years. Once this opens a little more with bottle age, this will be really nice. FOr fans of chenin in the Loire, this is a great time for the $ Huet is surely creeping up in price, these wines I feel are taking over that catagory
I want to taste more of these wines
good times

12/24/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

half bottle
stored correctly
nice cork

I have no formal notes on this wine, I did however drink all of it over two days

The robe was slightly alarming by it's transparency - it resembled some light cranberry juice. I know that Pinot from here is not supposed to be dark at all BUT this did seem a bit light. not showing a ton of age - no browning , slight bricking

the nose was delightful with wild blue fruits, sappy pinot, a bit of forest floor. bref - the nose that we love from good Burgundy

the palate was on the lighter side - very delicate and poised. Well balanced and not filled with greeness or overly acidic. quite nice but slightly frail

Surely do not hang onto this wine. Enjoy it now with a friend. I would say, open it , sit at the table and talk to each other, listen to the wine and see what it has to say in it's later days

a very emotional wine

12/19/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank over dinner.
no formal notes

really nice light straw color
the nose was a bit restrained but opened up in the glass
notes of little orchard fruit but leaning towards pears

in the glass, this really picked up
there is a little note of minimality . it does lack the tension that profound depth that better vintages have
this is a fun bottle to be enjoyed over the next 3 years
older bottles like the '14 are really nice right now, i just think that the '21 is just missing the stuffing that great vintages have.
good times
missing a little acidity but the minerality makes up for it.
surely was enjoyed

10/24/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

No formal notes BUT
very fine beed and freshness. Lovely palate and quite long
drink now
if i could find it again for a good price, i would surely buy it again

10/4/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

enjoyed over lunch in Paris

Initially out of the bottle, PnP, it was a tad reluctant on the nose and very tight and bright on the palate. When ordering it, I had told the waitress to bring a carafe and I was right. This needs air.

robe - Quite dark and purple - beautiful
nose - A bit shy at first, this started to open up with bright and dark cherries, some dried herbs and perhaps a little olive brine.
palate - coming from 2020, this is showing some really nice balance. The first sip surely was a bit sharp and acidic but this soon mellowed in the glass and in the decanter. Over lunch, this slowly bloomed into dark and sour cherries , notes of licorice and someone noted chocolate which i added " dark bitter chocolate" Towards the end, it began to take on a slight liquor. I am often one to call this , but here it does not bother me. If I can remember correctly, the alc is clocked in at 14.5%
I did not take notes at the table but it is very nice. I would consider buying a bottle and cellaring it for 3 to 5 years or decanting now for an hour. This has some stuffing to evolve and merit some pleasures at the table. This went so well with my duck breast and veg along with North African spices.
good times

9/19/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

perfect cork
purchased on release
last of 3 bottles

No formal notes BUT i can recall some things !

The color on this I believe was slightly more youtful than previous bottles. SUrely not bricking and slightly purple magenta. correct transparency for a burg

The nose came off like aged pinot but maybe lacked what one would expect from an o5 1er cru from this village. As the bottle went on, the nose leaned towardws what past bottles were offereing which was some port action. NOT as much as before but it ended up in a similar place
On the palate, this bottle showed much better than previous experinces. Great balance, aged pinot fruit, offering some dirty leaves, beet juice, dusty cherries and acidity deliverd from the Cote d'Or. Surely the tannins were melted into this. Day one was lovely. Day 2 was more on the port side but not horrible. Glass 3 ( drinking alone) was probably the best.
If you have these - drink them now. They are not getting better and I dont see them cruising for a long time.
Over all, with the last of three bottles drunk over the past 5 years, they were slightly disappointing. it is 1er cru Gevrey.

I bought these in Switzerland where they are quite available at the COOP. I am not sure if recent bottles are better, but I would not buy any from this generation again.

8/19/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

bought on release
stored properly
perfect cork

The robe is still youthful considering it's age. It shows a nice clarity with raspberry type reflections

PnP - the nose is very reticent, almost muted. The palate is the similar with not giving up much, a bit tart and short.
a good 40 min decant then back in the bottle.

Over dinner this really started to bloom. it was a bit finisky at momements but when it was on, it was so good. A nice medium + length along with great ballance and melted tannins. It carried itself with poise and posture.

I did well with roasted lamb shoulder and potatoes. I have one more bottle of this wine and I would probably serve it with something along the lines of veal or rabbit next time. I think that it deserves a more elegant dish.

I will save my last bottle for another 3 or so years. This bottle should do well at 20 years old. o6 is really showing its pedigree well here
really really nice and was surely a crowd favourite

6/12/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Again, a small pour at the domaine.
HOLY #&$#! this thing is so wrapped up and structured , it is hard to get through. The nose was a bit muted but showed some very primary dark red fruit, just teasing what it has in store
In the mouth, this bruiser has some heavy hands with a mass of tannin that is protecting what I assume is some serious fruit. it is long, it is structured to the gills, it has freshness.
whom ever drops 220 euros at the domaine for this, put it in the cellar and let the kids find it LOL I have no idea how ling this will take to unfurl . I am sure it will at some point.
i am giving it 96 pts based on its mass and structure and potential. to drink this now, decant it in a fishbowl for hours. If you want to drink a barolo now, buy their entry level wine for a fraction of the price and enjoy that
this is designed for the long haul

6/12/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

I had a pour at the domaine of this. The bottle might have been open for 2 or so days
The nose was beautiful !!! really WOTN It had similar notes as the Cannubi but had extra complexities to really took it to the next place. Mint and eucalyptus were all there but then there is a component of dark red cherry notes that really had it stand out. SO good
On the palate, this too had long drying tannins - so well structured and long propped up by fresh acidity
I have never had wine from this vineyard but I am a fan.
In all, this wine is pent up and needs to be forgotten in the cellar. If i had one bottle of this, I would hide it for 20 years and hope to find it one day
very impressed by this
extra good times

6/12/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

This was a short pour at a tasting at the domaine. I believe that the bottle was open for a day or two
Beautiful Beautiful color with highlights of magenta. Very young in appearance and surely transparent - this is by no means inky or even close
The nose was nicely perfumed but muted also. there are notes of eucalyptus and pine needles along with some crunch fruit.
On the palate, this was long and tannic with some red fruit to boot. it is really hard to judge this besides having long dusty tannins with some real freshness to balance it all out. very balanced
this is a baby
Hide this in the cellar for at least 15 years
good times

6/12/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Ordered at a restaurant in Alba
no technical notes

right out of the bottle, the nose was a bit muted and the palate was high toned. I chose to decant it and drink over dinner - good idea.
Once this began to open up, the nose was giving off notes of eucalyptus, mint along with mid range red fruit.
The palate was very smooth and quiet long but not overly complex. As the bottle came to a closing, the tannins on this wine became more and more pronounced.
If I had some bottles of this, I would keep it in the cellar for the next 4 or 5 years based solely on the tannin structure. Initially, I thought that this would be a wall of tannins, but I met me with a soft palate considering.
I think that this needs some time to come together
hold

1/18/2023 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

I have had a few bottles of this wine. In it's prime, it is/ was wonderful, especially for the price. For the bottles that I had in my cellar, they peaked about a year to 18 months ago. perhaps it was my last bottle that showed to be a bit tired. It was far from gone, but it lacked the acidity that drew me to these wines.
If you have some, drink it. Perhaps you will have better luck than me.
In general though, this is a great great wine / QPR. I buy it in almost every vintage. In France, it is about 16 euros a bottle.
a sweet spot for it with my palate is about 6 years of age from the vintage. the 15 is lacking the acidity of the 14
if you have not had this and curious about white brdx, well worth a go. If you like brdx blanc and have not have this, welcome to a great secret
enjoy

12/10/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

No formal notes but this is so so good. I have some experience with these whites and this is wonderful right now. I would drink it over the next 2 years to keep the freshness.
Do not hesitate opening this right now
Would be great with lobster dishes to a veal chop, SO TASY!

9/12/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Bought on release from the Domaine
perfect cork
opened and drank over 2 night. no decanting

* when tasting this back in 2015, it was carrying some serious tannins , since then, it has really softened and begun to express itself

robe transparent ruby, starting to show a little age but still youthful looking
nose _ WOWOWOW , right from get go, this is sporting a really beautiful nose. first is that block of pinot that we all look for. there are notes of red cherry along with some forest floor, beet juice. lovely. I think that this nose will develop over the next few years
palate - this has really softened up over the past 7 years. The tannins have melted a great deal, the acids carry it through out. The tannins are still there but dusty and surely gives it some structure. they are not intrusive though. if you have some of these, don't be afraid to open it.
I have one more bottle and will probably wait about 3 to 4 years. After that, allow the 1er crus to be enjoyed
this was really enjoyable and and i can't wait for more to come

9/7/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Sorry everyone, I did not take any sort of formal notes on this one. I bought this in 2011 in Barbaresco
the cork was perfect

Over all impression - young. this had everything in check - tannins, acid, fruit, length. After decanting for about 2 hours, it still was bundled up and not showing a ton of love. it is delicious but not showing all of it's cards. I would say if yours has been stored properly, you can keep this another 5 years.
I wish that I had not opened mine.

8/29/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

This almost looks like a Spanish rosé if you know what I mean, close to Cranberry juice, perhaps a bit darker.

This is fun and funky. It has a brightness, a red fruits and some funkytown / roasted tomato / slight salumi

I loved for hanging out with a glass, would be great with some dried meats, pizza, fun pasta.
if you want to go somewhere new and interesting, you like a little funky in your wine, try this.
good times. would buy again

8/17/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Bought on release
cork was good but not perfect
I did not take technical notes but I have a good memory : )
decanted for 2 hours

robe - this was actually surprising. the color was youthful but not as dark as I would have thought. Surely could see my fingers through it
nose - it was slightly muted with notes of red and dark fruit. slightly slightly gamey
palate - The first note is the soft tannins in this wine. I had thought that it might be a tannic wall perhaps. they are present but surely not obtrusive . the palate is long and it has a freshness too. I would say that it probably lacks the density that this cuvee might cary in a vintage as in 15 or 16 but that is ok. this will surely be drinking earlier than those. the balance is there, nothing is poking out but it also does not have the depth that other vintages do.
i have 5 more bottles of this and i will open another in 2 or 3. i feel by then, it should start showing more of it's address than it is now.
be patient , this will be nice in the future and bring along a higher score if those things are of importance

5/2/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

opened, decanted briefly to clean out the bottle and put back in
purchased about 6 years ago from a good caviste in France and stored properly since

robe - as a friend's 10 year old daughter said " it looks like pee"
By just looking at it, I would guess that it was a mid age
sauterne by it's hue - BEAUTIFUL!

nose - This is a delight to smell. The notes coming through are all
across the spectrum ranging from a pineapple , to wet wool, a bit
note of hay and a slight touch of oxidation. SO SO GOOD!

palate - I had this wine a few years back that was from my cellar and
bought at the same time. This bottle had a a bit more freshness
compared to the slight oiliness of the last one. This bottle was
very much more enjoyable and went perfectly with with a
Chicken Tajine. The length was wonderful and the profile was on
point. I almost feel that this wine is more about it's textures and
mouth feel than the taste even though it tastes delicious.
I had commented that this wine is not for beginners. It is not an
easy drinking white wine - it is complex and rich and earthy and
very much a learning experience.

if you have some of these, DO NOT hesitate to open one. I think that it goes well with white meat dishes, with sauces and creams and some spice too. I also think that this will coast for another few years - 2 to 3 but I actually see this at it's peak or darn close depending on how it was stored. Delicious

5/1/2022 - GUBBIO wrote:

ordered a bottle at a restaurant
It was marked on '19 on the menu but the 2020 arrived ....
no carafe was available

robe - Surprising dark purple. Syrah can have a range of hues but this was a tad surprising considering the address. Another aspect worth noting - the legs on this wine. Marked at 13.5 %, this wine had some long legs compared to other vintages that I have had of this cuvée.

nose - Not completely muted but not bursting either. There are sure notes of dark fruits and ripe cherry, almost cooked. Perhaps left in a bowl out in the sun for 20 minutes. It is very primary with a hint of roasted peppers that I was getting earlier in the bottle.

palate - This is very rich with some dusty but not over whelming tannins. There is a slight amount of heat that is coming through that would not make a lover of California wines flinch. The wine comes with a hint of freshness but no where near other vintages of this. The length is what one would expect from a bottling like this- a very very good entry level St. Joeseph.
Having this wine in other vintages at later stages of life, I would be curious about having this in 2 to 3 years to see how it evolves. I think that it will all come together at some point soon.
In retrospect, this wine can serve as a bridge between new world and old world wine fans. I hate talking in those terms but in this case, it is a good way of stating it. I do not have a good idea of what 2020 made in the N Rhone because they are still just arriving here in France. Judging from this, I am going to stock up more on the 19s that are still widely available in stores
PS a very big fan in general of this producer

4/18/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Easter 2022
decanted for about an hour then drank over 2 hours
bought on release
nice cork

robe - really nice deep color with hints of purple with violet hints. no real sign of aging

nose - from the start, this was bursting out with with cherry / raspberry jam. There is no heat coming off of it but there surely are notes of a liquor and resting in the secondary notes.

palate - From the start, this was a bit tight so I decanted the bottle for a bit to open it up which it did. There is a good intensity with some dusty tannins , deep fruit and hints of freshness to keep it in check. The length is medium + and surely was not an issue at this level.

I have two more bottles and will drink them over the next 3 years. It went well with grilled meats ( no surprise )
very enjoyable and a great value for a sothern rhone wine

it seems that the 11's in general are in a good place right now starting to show their business cards

2/3/2022 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

I have been drinking this over the past year, so no particular notes.
This has surely been a winner each time, esp the QPR.
in france this is about 10 /11 euros and it delivers. For a Cote du Rhone at this price it is perfect for some some grilling or burgers or even some red wine on Tuesday night.
It is medium body, decent grip and length and well balanced. I have no hesitation buying these.
The 2016 now is about as good as it will get. I would not hide one or two fo these to see where they will go. À point.

12/26/2021 - GUBBIO wrote:

drank december 2021
no formal notes

the robe is starting to show a bit of age but not worrisome , on the lighter side for burgundy
the nose was showing aged notes also, dried leaves, sour cherry, a bit of spice too. lovely
palate - this is surely reaching it plateau and is indicative of the vintage, it is all there and balanced but but the intensity level is turned down. decent length and not too bright.
i would drink these now. they are not getting better.

12/7/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank with friends
no formal notes
11.5 alc

robe - beautiful golden amber color. beautiful
nose - very very expressive. baked orchard fruit, some petrol notes, apricots
palate - the key to this is the acidity. this is not just syrupy fun. it has some cider type acidity along with roasted yellow fruits, slight slight note of oxidation. really fun. great with a fruit tart with cream
drink now and over the next 2 or so years. no need to hold any longer

12/7/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

december 2021
bought on release

robe - bright ruby red tinged with violet. not showing any age. correct
nose - showing red cherries, notes of licorice , very fresh and still a bit primary. quite expressive
palate - at 6 years old from the 2015 vintage, this is still in a primary place. It is more open than it was 3 years ago, it still has more life in front of it. medium length, dusty tannins , fresh acidity. The fruit is is in the red zone and on the softer side rather than crunchy.
i decanted this for about an hour and it improved a tad more.
2015 has a reputation of being on the solar side and a bit soft and plush, that is not the case here. if i had more bottles of this, i would keep the next bottle for 3 or so more years. with my experience with these, i would say 10 years of age is sort of the sweet spot for this cuvee.
very good and well enjoyed

11/12/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank november, 2021
no formal notes

in the glass this has that beautiful golden yellow that one would come to expect from an aged Huet.
The nose was showing hints of age with some of chenin's wet wool notes but it was mostly showing citrus fruits , some slightly on the exotic side. very forthcoming , slightly showy
on the palate, this is just starting to show a little age. it still has a back bone of acid but it is not tight and bright as it is in it's youth. The fruit is still very present and the length is is about medium to medium +
depending on how you like your Huets, there are no problems with drinking this now. I would not not keep it for more that another 3 years or so in fear of losing it's freshness and zip.
To compare it with other vintages aged at 10 years, it misses the body and sexiness of the 09 and the zip of the 07.
10 years or so is about when I like to drink these dry wines from Huet.

11/2/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank oct. 2021
No formal notes
This wine really delivers for the price tag. It is a Cote Du Rhone for 12.00 euros But it has some under the surface drive and very well balanced. There is no heat on the palate but has a little southern warmth to it but has some acid to make it fresh and push forward.
at this price and if you have room, but some and drink them over the next 3 years. try decanting this now and drink a long the the way

9/13/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

Drank at a restaurant in Palermo
They did not have a carafe - popped and poured and drank over an hour and a half
ROBE - it was hard to tell because of lighting, but more in the range of a dark pinot / beaujolais range
NOSE - WOW. The nose is what was really happening with this at the moment. Right from the start, there are notes dried meats, sun dried tomatoes, dried herbs and hints of raw tree bark. SO SO savoury
PALATE - Out of the gate, this was tight and bright and was in need of decanting. While the nose was savoury, the palate was showing primary red fruits, very healthy acidity and dusty tannins on the back end. By the end of the bottle, it was starting to unfurl slightly. This goes so well with richer fish dishes or lighter mears. It went so well with pork.

I would buy this for the cellar , maybe a few and open the next one in 5 years. Highly recommend for the cellar or decant this for at least 2 hours.
LOVED THIS

7/30/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank july 2021
great cork
bought and cellared properly since release
robe - a deep purple tawny but not inky. showing a bit of age on the rim. nothing to worry about. very pretty
nose - WOW! right from the start, this was humming. I poured it into the decanter and it was jumping out into my face. There was no need to stick your nose in there WOW . It was showing mature fruit, dried herbs, the perfect amount of savage notes. detailed and muscular. This is what you pray for with o7. it has muscle but not overdone at all. no roasted jammy notes. beautiful
palate - This was very much on point. The tannins still have a bit of grip, the fruit is mature and dark, and there is plenty of secondary notes of herbs and spices to go all night. It had very good length and even some freshness (CdP freshness) to boot.
This is one of the best wines that I have had in a while. It went perfect with a slow good beef over a wood fire and roasted veg and god friends.
Do not be afraid to open this now. if You have one bottle - open it. If you have a bunch, open and the others will cruise for the next 5 years max. This is what the french refer to as " à point"
simply adored it

5/20/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

briefly decanted then put back into bottle
great cork
13 alc
enjoyed over a few days.

robe - still quite youthful, not showing any bricking , ruby rim
nose - the nose on this all of the way through was typical bordeaux with notes of tobacco, so nice oak but not oaky, high toned dark fruit along with some old leather. very textbook
palate - compared to comparable o8 brdx that i have had over the past 2 years, this is holding up. there is good length and some dusty tannins . it shows the brightness of the vintage but by no means " acidic", in fact the red and blue fruits still show through after 13 years.
i would drink this now and over the next 2 or so years. If this was next to the o9, i believe the mid palate would show thinner compared to an o9.
side note, over the summer i had the o8 Gloria and this is showing better than that bottle. even just down to density and mid palate.
good times
enjoy soon
great with steaks !

5/10/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

drank over a day
bought direct from the domain and stored properly

robe - bright lemony yellow, not too dark, not showing any oxidation
nose - very bright and expressive showing tart notes in the range of yellow citrus fruit, star fruit along with flinty minerality
palate - good to very good length that is riding on at times still some bracing acidity. Along the edges are cushioned with pineapple and yellow citrus. Here and there are flakes of minerality
This is very atypical for Burgundy but very good to say the least. It is is still primary in stages and not showing much secondary notes. with the acid and fruit coming forward, this can leep for another 3 to 5 years. I am not sure what it will turn into.
very fun and lively. lots of zip and zing

3/25/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

march 2021
popped and poured, drank over 2 days.
robe - this a a beautiful straw color , very vibrant
nose - lots of mineral notes , citrusy fruit, bright, expressive
palate - this has length and life and zip! beautiful mouthwatering acidity. young chenin. for the price at 14 euros. such a deal. if this is around $20 in the states, buy a few and drink over the next 5 years.
this is my new favourite QPR Vouvray

3/18/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

decanted for 1 hour and drank over 3 days

robe- still quite youthful with a depth of purple and violet but not inky

nose - this at the moment is just starting to show some secondary notes of cinnamon , pencil let and hints of sweet tobacco along with ripe cherry and darker fruits. There is a slight note of oak that is welcomed in a Bordeaux like this ( and I am not a fan of new oak)

Palate - For being a '14, this wine is showing a balance and refinement that is very welcomed. 2014 can be considered a cool year for the medoc and this is showing very classic posture. the length is nothing to be ashamed about, the balance is all in line and the tannins are very polished. This in my opinion is just starting to enter a nice window for drinking by offering secondary notes on the nose and palate.
This a classic refined Bordeaux for a nice price. I bought 3 bottles of this on release for about 22. euros a bottle - SCORE! the other 2 bottles will be held off for perhaps another 3 years but there is no sinning with drinking this now.

2/26/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

feb, 2021
12% alc

robe - light staw yellow
nose - very fresh and bright with citrus notes bordering on grapefruit
palate - enjoyed over 3 nights and the best being on day 2. Day was showing the most complexity with bright acidity but not sharp, medium length and more citrus along with hints of orchard fruit. there are moments of some grapefruit astringency and mineral highlights.
this is new for me and it was a very pleasant surprise.
at 10 euros a bottle direct from the domaine, this is a good time. with 11 more bottles on the side, i see drinking these over the next 3 to 4 years.
this is great with light fish dishes, aperitif or even some sushi

1/25/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

january 2021
perfect cork, recently purchased
enjoyed over two days
100% Syrah

robe - showing no signs of age with a slight purple /magenta rim. very pretty and no where close to being inky or " dark " transparent. almost in the realm of a dark pinot.
nose - presenting notes of red and darker fruits, hint of some raw meat. these meat notes are not dominating but are hovering in the background . very pretty , starting to show some secondary notes
palate - this came together quite quickly in the glass showing nice balance of darker red fruits, healthy acid and some dusty tannins. all seems to be in check and very pleasant. decent length. Remember, this is a cote du rhone level wine but is not indicated on the label.

very nice and a bit more full than the 2013 in the same stage.
I would buy a few more bottles of this for the ride and at 12.00 euros in paris - score! When the 15s become available, I will surely buy a few. for 2014, this is doing well and for the price, no brainer

1/15/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

tasted at the domaine
no formal notes

this is so delicious right now. very very expressive on the nose with strawberries and fresh red berries, notes of seashell and some citrus
very long and rich for a rose and carries on very admirable length. this will be great over the next 3 or so years. it might go longer, but that is the window that i prefer for these where they still carry nice acidity
very mouthwatering, refreshing and will be great for grilled fish or some white meat dishes.
side note - better than the '15 at the same moment in evolution

1/15/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

tasted at the domain from a 1/2 bottle opened the day before.
robe - nice and dark but not inky, not thick, showing youth with purple highlights
nose - quite expressive and primary. beautiful crushed dark berries - black berries , ripe cherries , cassis along with notes of some southern dried herbs. not too wide but more deep. very pretty considering age and place
palate - this is for the most part closed for business. the palate is smothered in ripe tannins, dusty and long. there is some dark fruits coming through a little with appropriate freshness. the length, pedigree and the balance shows me that this will age very well. side note, there is no heat on this what so ever.
this is is still very young. if i were to pop one open, i would say 4 hours or so in a decanter might push it through .
liked it so much, i bought some for the cellar
drink after 2026 and will ride for at least 20 years

1/12/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

January, 2021
13% alc
organic

This was a new wine for me while visiting Cassis. I was consulted that this was a very traditional wine maker here and well regarded. At around 15.00 a bottle on a QPR level, I am not sure that it truly delivers.
On that note, " not bad" and worth trying
robe - pale pale yellow
nose - a bit timid with some citrus notes, a touch of floral. not overly exciting .
palate - day one seemed a bit of a dud. the wine was not showing much personality, lacking a bit of zip or anything
day 2 , a half a bottle later and just corked, this wine was showing a bit more personality, length and freshness . light bodied and very " fresh"
This would be a perfect fit for a glass of white before dinner or with light uncomplicated fish.
would i search this out - no. if you are in cassis is it the wine i would try, sure. I live in france and i never have come across the wines from here besides here.
* side note, the caviste was telling me that this is a very white wine region. it is about 20 km from bandol.

1/1/2021 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

cork half soaked
decanted for about one hour

first PnP the nose was tight and the palate was coiled , tart and uptight
with a few swirls the nose opened up
after 1 hour decant the palate opened the nose followed.
this is honorable length, very well balanced and the tannins are still present.
this is what one is looking for from this address. very traditional expression of nebbiolo showing a bit of root vegetable on the palate, with ripe cherries , a bit of forest floor and a touch of licorice .
By drinking this about 6 years ago and this was my last bottle, this wine can surely cary on for some time to come. people at the table were surprised that it was an o4 due to it's youth. this can be enjoyed now, but this can go for at least another 5 years, even 10.
very very nice with wild boar, mushrooms and beets

12/30/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

cork was a bit soft
13% alc
robe - beautiful yellow straw, deep rich and welcomed

nose - very stony and mineral driven with notes of aged chenin blanc - wet wool. very dynamic and perfumed with some tropical notes to boot. very complex

palate - for me, this is in a very good place where it has notes of maturity, wooly and stones and astringent fruits ( in a positive way) along with a firm spine of acidity. The acid is the beam that everything is riding on through to the finish. I really liked this bottle a lot and for about 18 euros recently - score.
will buy more
drink over the next 3 year or longer if the acid is still cruising along

12/2/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

based on the 2014 vintage
no formal notes
beautiful straw color, a bit darker and brighter than " average" champagne
nose - very exciting , lifted and vibrant. there is some brioche in there too
palate - again lots of energy, great acidity and nice length. fine bubbles and lively mouse
* for 34.00 euros, this is wonderful!! I will surely get this again and want to buy a btl or two to keep for another 2 to 3 years. if you find this, do not be afraid to buy it. at this price, it is surely better than 99% of what is out there.

11/30/2020 - GUBBIO wrote:

right from the start, this was closed and a bit tart
2 hour decant -high energy, a bit wound up, vibrant acidity
after 5 hours, this mellowed, came together but was still a bit held back. it is really lovely but i felt from all of the stages that i tasted this through , it was not showing itself well at all. it was timid but has back bone. for me, this was at an awkward stage. Considering it's track record, and vintage, this needs to go longer in the cellar. i have 4 more bottles and i wont touch another for about 4 to 5 years. i think it will hit its stride in 8 or so.
i am sure that this will be a beauty when it is at the right point.
don't get me wrong, this was nice, very nice but it is not showing all of it's feathers at the moment

11/14/2020 - GUBBIO wrote:

november 2020
bought on release
good looking cork
decanted briefly

served blind to friends. from a friend who has been drinking wine for some time and has lots of experience with burgundy said blindly " cote du nuits 2014. that is how young this came off.
o6 can be a tricky vintage and this shows how well a great wine maker can make a great wine in a vintage like this at a village level.
i wish that i had more of these.
robe - showing classic burgundy depth with no bricking with flashes of ruby
nose - slightly restrained showing more red fruits and hints at that burgundy nose. still quite primary
palate - very good length with still some fine grain tannins and acidity that is keeping it hoping. the fruit spectrum is more in line with the nose which would be red fruits with a tad of crunch. really nice with quail and and roasted vegetables .
if you have any of these in good condition , dont hesitate to hold them for a few more years or open, check and perhaps give a short decant before enjoying

11/14/2020 - GUBBIO wrote:

november 2020
good cork, bought on release
decanted for 30 min then put back into the bottle. enjoyed over 2 days

robe - showing slight age but holding well and in terms of Pinot, might be considered a little deeper than normal. very pretty
nose- off the bat, this showed really pretty with notes ripe cherries, a little forest leaves, says " aged burg" . quite expressive but not jumping from the glass. day two was prettier with very pure red / dark cherries. lovely nose of ripe fruit
palate - this ha medium good length and shows perfectly the vintages balance. dusty tannins, acidity holding up the spine and ripe fruit. not overdone, not overly ripe. crowd pleaser. this also seemed a little timid at the same time. i am still on the fence of starting to wake / will this improve and really show it's feathers. this was my only bottle. if i had more, i would wait another 2 or so but who knows how long the o5s will take to show all of their colors.

10/6/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

good cork, bought on release
100% mourvedre
showing some age on the robe. ruby brickish rim solid core
the nose has aged mourvedre all over it with gamey noties, some leather, dusty red fruit and even some tobacco notes showing up
from the start, the nose was on but the plate was a bit coiled up stil. the decanter opened this up. good length, freshness in line and dusty tannins. this is ready to drink. quite well balanced.
drink this if you have it with some classic southern french dishes - roasted lamb, beef not too peppery. this has some refinement to it even.

9/18/2020 - GUBBIO wrote:

drank sept. 2020
double decanted for 2 hours
good cork
bought on release and kept in correct conditions

robe - showing a little age, beginning to brick, looks like bordeaux : )
nose - at first, the nose was a bit timid and started to arrive after some time in the glass. surely smells like aging cabernet with dark cherries, notes of tobacco but never very complex.
palate - this was showing decent length, duty tannins and well balanced with acidity. very 2oo5. the problem was intensity. 2oo5 should be producing the best expression of the wine and here, it just is not there. it is as if someone had turned the volume down. If this was served blind, i would be very disappointed to hear it was Gloria, o5.
I kept some for day two and it still never showed very well.
Last year though, I opened a bottle of the o9 and that wine has a lot more promise than this does. this was my only btl of o5 but i have 3 more btls of the o9. i am happy that i did not buy more of this..
drink up
88 - 89

9/7/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

I bought a six pack of this for the wonderful price of around 6.50 euros and have been drinking them way too much :)
I am not going to write a complicated note for this because it is not a complicated wine, it is however delicious.
the 2019 Faune is slightly crisp, slightly exotic and tasty for what it is. It is perfect for " I want a glass of white"
don't let the price tag fool you, don't be timid to serve a glass to your wine friends.
on a personal note, I much rather give my 7 euros to these people than some industrial wine group selling plunk for the same price.

8/27/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

August 26th, 2020
popped and poured, drank over two days
bought on release, nice cork, stored correctly

robe - translucent pinot, no real signs of age
nose - from the start it was average, not showing much but after a few minutes in the glass, it was offering up secondary notes of elegant forest floor, red berries, slightly dusty and that hallmark " mature pinot"
in general, it is mature burgundy but it is not overly complex. day two, the nose was singing a lot more, the volume was just turned up on it.
palate - at first this was carried by some nice red fruits, , fresh acidity but not harsh or angular. there are some dusty tannins that were very welcome. by day two, the palate turned a bit deeper, slightly darker fruits, the acidity rounded out and the length was medium to long.
o7 can be a mine field. I had a few bottles of this and up until this point, they were not too exciting. this one showed a lot more promise.
if you have some of this, drink up. it should be fine for the next two years or so, but drink this before then. no need to decant , so go slow.
this was a pleasant surprise. i was a bit nervous about it at first but it showed well. not overly complex but way better than expected

7/19/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

bought on release, perfect cork, 40 minute decant
robe - showing a little bit is age but not alarmin, this wine was showing beautiful reflections in the glass of a darker core with red cherry juice along the rim.
nose right from the gate, this was not shy at all with nice ripe black cherries , leather wet leaves and spice to make it all nice.
from the start and served blind, there were comments from burgundy to rioja.
palate - for an o7 which tends to be a warm vintage to the standards in provence , it showed very good ballance with mature darker fruits , integrated tannins , enough acidity to keep it fresh and wonderful length. this was surely a winner around the table
do not feel guilty about opening this now for it is really delicious. i have one more bottle and i will open over the next few years when the moment is right. i cannot wait to see what a vintage as in 2010 brings for this wine where it has a bit more structural support and even more balance .
this is a very very wonderful wine

7/19/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

popped and poured
robe beautiful straw yellow color with great clarity
nose of yellow fruit, citrus , faint touch of butter ( well gaged) and some stoney fruit. very primary but detailed
palate - very good length with a nice rounded acidity. this is so balanced and clean and polite . what it will hopefully gain is some more character along with age. there is no problems with drinking this now.
i look forward to having this over the next 3 to 5 years.

7/19/2020 - GUBBIO Likes this wine:

one hour decant, bought on release, perfect cork
robe showing some red highlights, not inky, looks like bordeaux should
nose - the nose was humming at mid level. it was typical bordeaux just tuned down a bit with notes of cassis, pipe tobacco and some clean leather. all on point but again, just turned down
palate - really nice length with dusty tannins and some healthy acidity. this wine is hovering around red fruits , well into secondary zone. like the palate, this just seems a bit turned down a gage or two
lovers of " classic" claret will enjoy this. it wont bring fireworks but is surely "correct" if you have bottles of this, there is no worries in opening these. that was my only bottle and happy that i opened it when we did.
drink now and over the next 3 years