Beautiful complex nose displaying generous white fruit, pear, apple candy, candied lemon peel, beeswax, white chocolate, honey, brioche, cinnamon, and limestone mineral. Very good concentration, finely layered delicious white fruit, very fine generous mousse, bright acidity, fine mineral, and a long delicious white fruit driven finish. This is a pleasant surprise. The mousse is really fine and creamy. The style reminds me Cedric Bouchard a bit. Super delicious.
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Medium expressive nose displaying ripe concentrated white fruit with a hint of yellow, apple, pear, lemon curd, grapefruit, beeswax, a hint of pyrazine, honey and mineral. Very good concentration, slightly coiled concentrated white fruit, oily and rich, bright acidity, good mineral, and a medium to long ripe white fruit driven finish. There is a hint of bitterness and alcohol at the end. This is very ripe. A couple hours of decanting may help.
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Medium expressive nose displaying fully mature subtle sweet black fruit, blackberry, plum, maraschino cherry, soy/oxidative note, strong sous bois, coffee, mushroom and earth. There is a hint of pyrazine. Medium concentration, subtle dry black fruit, silky yet chewy, bright acidity, earthy mineral, still noticeable tannins, and a medium long dry black fruit driven finish. The structure suggests it can develop further. However, the nose is starting to show a oxidative note.
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7/25/2022 7:58:00 AM - Hi dcwino. I'm new to McLean, I'm trying to make some wine and/or cocktail friends. Was in Arlington before. I'm 37, 2 kids. Not a huge cellar. I like Syrah, Gamay, Pinot, aged reds, fun whites, etc. Hit me up at tcassidy07@gmail.com.
6/11/2020 11:53:00 AM - Hello,
I noticed in the emails you live in Mclean. I moved to Mclean over a year ago and would love to meet up and share some great wine.
My email is billy.thompson@nsas-llc.com
Billy T
4/1/2019 4:51:00 PM - Just found your review when looking at the 05 Araujo - heading to Napa this week and looking for something to open when we are there. We are in Great Falls. We should wine together!
12/15/2018 2:37:00 PM - My apologies for the late reply. I recommend two hours of decanting. There is enough fruit concentration to withstand oxidation.
4/26/2018 5:37:00 PM - Going to (hopefully) be in the MD/DC area 5/31-6/2 or 6/3. Would love to get together. Email me at sethr4750@gmail.com - maybe we can figure something out.
2/24/2018 12:07:00 PM - Hi There - thanks for adding me. I used to live in DC and see that you are heavy into the French wines, which I'm just starting to explore. I was intrigued by your note on the Francois Raveneau Chablis. I love Chards but haven't had very many Chablis to know how they differ and what I should look for. It will be fun checking out your notes and recommendations as well as where you manage to find your gems! I'm just outside of Charlottesville, VA. Cheers, Jake
2/20/2016 9:38:00 AM - Thanks, I realized what FG meant after sending you the message. I'll be opening an '86 Ch. Margaux tonight, which I'm betting will be further along than the Mouton.
2/20/2016 8:29:00 AM - FG meant first growth. The bottle was still very youthful and if you prefer the mature Bordeaux expression, you should cellar for another decade. I now prefer the 86 to the 82, more consistent and energetic for my palate.
2/19/2016 9:40:00 PM - Wow, whatta tasting you had last night! Got a few bottles of '86 Mouton myself, but so far have resisted opening even one...
BTW, what does FG refer to? Great notes, appreciated.
1/8/2013 11:58:00 AM - I really enjoyed reading your notes from your tour of Italy a couple months ago. Thank you very much for so generously sharing w/us all! Cheers
2016 A.D. Coutelas Champagne Cuvée 1809
5/21/2024 - dcwino wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful complex nose displaying generous white fruit, pear, apple candy, candied lemon peel, beeswax, white chocolate, honey, brioche, cinnamon, and limestone mineral. Very good concentration, finely layered delicious white fruit, very fine generous mousse, bright acidity, fine mineral, and a long delicious white fruit driven finish. This is a pleasant surprise. The mousse is really fine and creamy. The style reminds me Cedric Bouchard a bit. Super delicious.
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2022 Pascal Jolivet Pouilly-Fumé Blanc-Fumé
5/15/2024 - dcwino wrote: 89 Points
Medium expressive nose displaying ripe concentrated white fruit with a hint of yellow, apple, pear, lemon curd, grapefruit, beeswax, a hint of pyrazine, honey and mineral. Very good concentration, slightly coiled concentrated white fruit, oily and rich, bright acidity, good mineral, and a medium to long ripe white fruit driven finish. There is a hint of bitterness and alcohol at the end. This is very ripe. A couple hours of decanting may help.
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1997 Hubert Lignier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Aux Combottes
5/14/2024 - dcwino wrote: 92 Points
Medium expressive nose displaying fully mature subtle sweet black fruit, blackberry, plum, maraschino cherry, soy/oxidative note, strong sous bois, coffee, mushroom and earth. There is a hint of pyrazine. Medium concentration, subtle dry black fruit, silky yet chewy, bright acidity, earthy mineral, still noticeable tannins, and a medium long dry black fruit driven finish. The structure suggests it can develop further. However, the nose is starting to show a oxidative note.
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