5/15/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Classic Foillard, and everything to love about Beaujolais. Deep and brooding but ethereal. Wonderful nose and deep, exciting palate of black cherry, wild strawberry, tilled chalky soil, violets, and forest floor. Deliciously savory with excellent wild red berry acidity and persistent, granite minerality. Superb! Drink or hold.

5/15/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Quite aromatic as well as striking on the palate with golden apple, pineapple, hazelnut paste, lemon curd, and fresh hay. Medium to full bodied and focused initially, giving way to a longer, bright finish. Excellent, though the some of the excitement and youthful acidity this had on release has begun to mellow. Drink.

5/6/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Bright, energetic, filled with wild red berries, violets, and savory tomato leaf. Chalky, mineral soil and racy wild berry acidity provide lift and interest throughout. Long, balanced finish. Excellent!

4/28/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Quite dramatic with lemon curd, fresh hay, dried herbs, and lingering background stone fruits. Excellent body, vivacious acidity, and chalky minerality throughout. Deliciously fresh, with depth that commands attention.

3/18/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Excellent brambly, wild berry fruit with underlying savory tomato leaf, tilled soil, and lavender. Great balance of mid palate richness, structure, and red fruited acidity. Drink or hold.

3/18/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Quite stunning aromatics. Absolutely bursting with honeyed orchard fruit, elderflower, dried orange peel, and baking spice. Tense citrus acidity and subtle forest floor add freshness and interest to the long finish. Drink or hold.

3/12/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Rich, heady, and concentrated with crushed dark berries, cedar, and spicy tobacco. Slightly more red fruited and gains focus through the finish, with enough acidity to balance the initial richness. Drink with air or hold.

3/11/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Expressive and high toned with sour cherry, violets, cigar box, and chalky earth. Wonderful tart red berry acidity drives the palate while dusty tannins provide excellent lift and structure. Drink or hold.

3/11/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Bright, focused, and filled with gorgeous lemon citrus, pear, and white flowers. Tense acidity, saline minerals, and morning dew add interest throughout. Drink or hold.

2/26/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Bright red currant, plum, violets, lavender, and floral black tea. Aging beautifully, with a charming dusty component and plenty of underlying acidity. Drink or hold.

2/26/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

This was epic, bursting with cool sour cherry, pomegranate, tomato vine, and tilled chalky soil. Superbly balanced, with real depth, body, and fresh acidity throughout. Long, persistent finish.

2/25/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Absolutely superb. Layers of apricot, ginger, and honeysuckle are livened by underlying saline minerality and lime curd acidity. Quite broad but so fresh and focused. Excellent now, though with many years ahead.

2/24/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Unmistakably Linden with brambly dark fruit, violets, dried herbs, and savory tomato. Well balanced, focused acidity and subtle tannins make this decidedly food friendly. Drink or hold.

2/17/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Intensely drinkable and filled with cool tropical fruit, fresh mint, clove, and saline minerals. Excellent undercurrent of lime citrus acidity. Quite sweet initially, but certainly balanced and electric from the mid palate through the finish. Drink or hold.

2/12/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Absolutely singing. Simultaneously precise and powerful, dripping with crisp orchard fruit and vivid meyer lemon backed by white truffle, hay, and elderflowers. Outstanding acidity and saline minerality throughout. Drinking beautifully, but will continue to reward with time in the cellar.

2/11/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

This is superb. A gorgeous melange of exotic orchard fruit, cinnamon crumb, lilacs, and fresh basil. Excellent depth and balance, with an expansive midpalate and impressive underlying saline/slate minerality. Mouthwatering lime citrus acidity drives the long finish. Excellent now, but will continue to age effortlessly.

2/4/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Absolutely electric. Filled with gorgeous caramelized pineapple, wildflower honey, roasted pecans, wet slate, and meyer lemon acidity. Superb body, length, and tension throughout. Drink or hold, as this will continue to age effortlessly.

2/2/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

So well made. Tightly wound ripe orchard fruit, fresh hay, honeysuckle, subtle cedar and oak lead, with tightly wound saline/slate minerality and citrus acidity driving through the finish. Quite good now, but will certainly improve with time on its side. Hold.

1/10/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Bright and lush initially, as ripe wild berries give way to more savory elements of tomato vine, soil, and embers. Well balanced, with real depth and vigor. Excellent acidity throughout. Drink or hold.

1/9/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Rich aromatics of baked orchard fruit, brioche, and sea spray. Cool and precise on the palate, leaning toward crisp, deep orchard fruit well balanced by cardamom, slate minerality, and tense citrus acidity. Excellent length, and distinctly Linden. Drink or hold.

1/2/2017 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Vivid and exotic with lychee, raw honey, lilies, cardamom, and petrol. Broadly structured and focused, as depth of fruit, citrus acidity, and saline minerality conspire throughout the palate. A touch of spice adds interest to the finish. Drink.

12/31/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Bright aromas of baked orchard fruit, lees, and elderflower. Slightly more savory palate with savory apple, tart lemon, and brine, while adding start anise and clove on the finish. Excellent fine mousse, driving acidity, and depth throughout.

12/26/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Decanted 4-5 hours. Wide open nose with intoxicating aromas of wild berries, sauvage, sous bois, and chalky soil. Excellent balance and length on the palate, with violet florals adding interest on the finish. The undercurrent of driving minerals and acidity make this an exceptional wine in a difficult vintage to get right. Drink or hold.

12/26/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Superb aromatics of crisp orchard fruit, orange blossom, cinnamon, and raw honey. Deep and energetic on the palate, boasting an excellent balance of sweet yellow fruit, slate minerality, clove spice, and finishing lemon citrus acidity. Great length. Drink or hold.

12/11/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Vibrant aromatics of bright red fruit, wild blackberries, and chalky earth. Energetic and acid driven on the palate, leaning slightly darker with fresh currant, plum, and wet slate. Bay leaf, thyme, and subtle tobacco add interest to the long finish.

12/6/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Rich, expressive aromatics of ripe orchard fruit, honey, orange blossom, and roasted nuts. The palate is powerful and electric, balancing wonderful ripe pear and peach with an undercurrent of wet slate and finishing floral lemon curd acidity. Excellent depth and incredible value. Drink or hold.

12/4/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Nose: Bright citrus, peach, crushed shells, floral honeysuckle
Palate: Melon, riverbed, citrus curd, stone fruit, fresh straw
Comments: Excellent aromatics, great depth of flavor, driving acidity and minerality, long finish, drink or hold

12/3/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Nose: honeysuckle, caramelized apples, cinnamon, sage
Palate: ripe apple, lemongrass, vanilla bean, lavender, saline, lemon
Comments: Explosive nose, great balance of fruit an acidity, long finish, drink or hold

11/27/2016 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Nose: Black current, plum, tobacco, bitter cocoa
Palate: Cool dark berries, embers - finishes savory with heirloom tomato and sage
Comments: Reserved nose, focused escalating palate, well balanced, drink or hold

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Excellent young chenin. Taught and vibrant with cool, crystalline tropical fruit, granite slurry, honeysuckle, and energetic finishing lime citrus acidity. Medium bodied with excellent texture. So versatile with food, and has the stuffing to improve with some age.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

This was excellent, even at its early stage of evolution. Filled with cool, mineral laden dark cherry fruit, potpourri, spice, and dried herbs. Medium bodied with energetic acidity and a persistent, vibrant finish. Delicious now, with a long life ahead. Drink (with air) or Hold.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Very young, but incredible at this early stage. Wonderful cool, wild red berry fruit, forest floor, fallen pine, mushroom, and dried sage. Scintillating tart cranberry acidity lifts through the finish, with subtle spiced orange peel. Continued to improve throughout the night, and should become something exceptional in the future. Drink (with air) or Hold.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Another young, excellent bottle. Medium bodied, great acidity, and significant depth on the palate. Crisp, cool orchard fruit and tense lemon acidity overlay subtle earthen spice, pine, and dried herbs. Very good now, but will reward with a few years in the cellar.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Very enjoyable, though a small step down from other recent vintages. Nevertheless this pleases with lemons, sea salt, and subtle dried grass. Light and refreshing, with good finishing acidity. Drink or Hold.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

From magnum and enjoyed all fresco with a wonderful meal. Perfect for the occasion and deliciously refreshing with bright lemon acidity, crushed sea shells, tart orchard fruit, and subtle earthen spice. Light to medium bodied but gaining weight since our last bottle. Will continue to improve in the cellar.

8/19/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Unbelievable value and depth at this level. Sea brine, bright lemon/lime, slate minerality, and dried green herbs rolled into a taught, energetic medium frame. Just excellent now, will age effortlessly. Drink or Hold

8/5/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Absolutely excellent. Complex aromas and flavors of savage wild berry, dried herbs, savory spice, and potpourri. Medium bodied with excellent acidity and chalky slate minerality. The long, vigorous finish adds orange peel and subtle smoked game. Drinking beautifully, and will only get better with time. Drink or hold.

8/5/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Likely beginning its decline. Still quite enjoyable with dew laden wild berries, fresh green herbs, and savory spiced florals. Wet slate and fading acidity hold onto the finish. Time to drink up!

8/5/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Again lively and energetic with lush spiced berries, violets, crushed stones, and ripping red berry acidity. A bit primary and paradoxical at the moment, with quite ripe fruit and a distinct simultaneously freshness. Enjoyable, and seems to be meant for food. Drink.

8/5/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Brimming with sour cherry, earthen flowers, bay leaf, and savory spice. Medium bodied with excellent, driving acidity and finishing tannic structure. Delicious, interesting, and will likely improve in the cellar. Drink or Hold.

8/5/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Really enjoyed this wine. Quite lively and perfumed with spicy, cool wild red berries, potpourri, and vivid dried green herbs. A wonderful vein of tart cranberry acidity and wet slate lifts throughout. Excellent now with promise in the cellar, and wonderfully versatile with food. Drink or Hold.

8/4/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

A nice wine, with definable character and place. Exotic citrus, white fruit, and fresh cut grass linger over the characteristic gravel minerality of the avenues site. Juicy grapefruit acidity adds momentum to the finish. Drink or Hold.

8/4/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

A bit primary and compartmentalized now, though with significant promise. Lemon curd, spiced pear, pine oil and dried herbs, all framed by vigorous lemon citrus acidity. Enjoyable, but will be wonderful with a few years in the cellar. Hold.

8/4/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Just delicious, can't say enough about the freshness of this wine. Layers and waves of morning dew, wild strawberry, slate, and fresh herbs provide incredible interest and enjoyment. A rose to seek out for both immediate consumption and short term cellaring. Drink or Hold.

8/4/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Continues to impress. Filled with juicy, cool wild red berries and dried flowers with vivid saline and wet slate. Fresh cut herbs and vivid tangerine acidity drive the mouth filling finish. Excellent now, with the structure to improve. Drink or Hold.

8/4/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Quite fresh with a wonderful herbal, grassy edge to its dew laden wild berry flavors. Great cut and structure for a rose, finishing with tense bitter orange and lemon citrus acidity. Dried green herbs and fresh flowers add complexity throughout. Great now, but should continue to improve over the short term. Drink or Hold.

7/15/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Even better than the prior bottle. A symphony of aromas laden with wild, earthen red berries, bramble, forest floor, and potpourri spice. The palate competes and compels with excellent depth and texture, combining foraged red berry fruit with fallen pine, mushroom, wet slate, and violet florals. A riveting, spice laden finish demands attention. Drink or Hold.

7/15/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

This was stunning and wonderfully dichotomous, as richly textured, deep citrus fruit battled searing acidity and vibrant minerals for one's attention. Complexities abound with underlying dew laden cut grass, fresh green herbs, grapefruit rind, and honeysuckle. An excellent, lengthy, and tightly wound finish bodes well for the cellar. Hold.

7/15/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Delicious, energetic, and filled with lemon zest, spice pear, crisp apple, and white flowers. Medium bodied with a fine mousse and great mineral undertones. The focused and persistent finish adds dried herbs and roasted nuts. Drink or Hold.

7/15/2014 - Rob and Meg wrote:

Wanted to get an idea of how Jouan's 2011's were doing. This is a wonderful young chambolle. A bit herbal as others have noted, but decidedly in the background for our tastes, functioning as a welcome complement to Jouan's typical wild, floral red berry fruit. Medium bodied and energetic with a lively, spice laden finish. Will check on another in a few years as this continued to improve with air. Hold.