Earlier Cellar Tracker ratings are, perhaps a little harsh, but I admit to finding difficulty finding positive things to say about this wine. It has seen better days. Fruit is still present, but I doubt it will outlive the tannin. Drinkable but not memorable in any positive way.
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11/20/2019 5:07:00 AM - Melzar....we were on a BDX trip with a French winemaker from Napa. With his contacts we had access to all the best places. Haut Bailly, Poyferre, PClement, Lalande, Beychevelle, Mouton, Branaire Ducru, Margaux, Latour, etc. The trip of a lifetime! I have enjoyed the '90, '03, '09 and '11 Pape Clement pretty well. The '12, '14 and '15 can all be had now too but really should wait a while longer.
11/19/2019 7:34:00 PM - Melzar.....I love Pape Clement, most years. Also have a few diff Cos' and the good years there are very good. I love their '03, too. Pape Clement has way more sentimental value to me having visited and enjoyed a great luncheon at the Chateau in '17!
8/10/2019 7:53:00 AM - Melzar....thanks for the update! I've really enjoyed these '03s from BDX but what I've noticed especially true of them (Pontet Canet, Poyferre, Cos d') is they all shine best between the 3-5 hour mark after opening, whether left in bottle or thrown into the decanter. Just takes them up another whole notch, it seems. Cheers! Mark
4/4/2019 4:25:00 AM - I agree... we do seem to have similar tastes! Look forward to reading your notes... I will be in Ithaca, NY for a wedding over Father’s Day weekend. If you would like to share a glass contact me... dave@dtpwineadvisors.com. Cheers!
2020 Joseph Drouhin Chorey-les-Beaune
5/8/2024 - melzar wrote: 93 Points
Ditto previous notes. Drinks exceedingly well for such a young Burgundy.
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1986 Château Soutard
5/7/2024 - melzar wrote: 88 Points
Earlier Cellar Tracker ratings are, perhaps a little harsh, but I admit to finding difficulty finding positive things to say about this wine. It has seen better days. Fruit is still present, but I doubt it will outlive the tannin. Drinkable but not memorable in any positive way.
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2021 Domaine d'E Croce (Yves Leccia) Cuvée YL
5/4/2024 - melzar wrote: 91 Points
Ditto previous notes. Southern Rhone red as it should be!
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