Madison, WI
Tasted Friday, June 24, 2011 - Saturday, June 25, 2011 by petitblanc with 1,289 views
(6/25/2011)
This bottle had spent at least 8 years in the cellar and was showing an interesting maturing and largely chardonnay profile. Very pale copper color, quite interesting to look at. Not much mousse remains, plainly on the decline for my tastes, but still quite pleasant.
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(6/25/2011)
This had spent at least 6 years in the cellar. Simple, beginning to slip into an old Chardonnay profile. Still okay, but I prefered this in its youth.
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(6/25/2011)
Sufficiently corked to go directly down the sink.
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(6/25/2011)
Very strong showing, among the best bottles of this I've had. Soaring aromatics and terrific structure.
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(6/25/2011)
Showing classic Quilceda character, not dissimlar in profile to the superb bottle of '94 that preceded it, but this wine was very plainly much less generous and vibrant.
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(6/25/2011)
Definitely showing better than previously. Long and warm, a fine cabernet, just lacking Quilceda character.
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(6/25/2011)
Surprisingly hot and thin, with little character. Certainly a subpar showing for this wine.
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(6/25/2011)
A great showing, just a bit lacking in Quilceda aromatics.
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(6/25/2011)
A very interesting bottle, lovely and feminine, slightly spoilt by considerable heat.
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(6/25/2011)
Still so young and primary. Once again showing delightful fruit and fierce tannins. I will try to keep hands of for 3-6 more years. I was concerned to see the alcohol in this bottle come forward a bit strongly through the finish.
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(6/25/2011)
Initially very lovely perfume on the nose, turning slightly secondary on the palate. This seems to be developing nicely and may turn into a fine mature wine to revisit in 3-5 years.
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(6/25/2011)
Very ripe, with borderline alcohol. Just a bit lacking in stuffing.
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(6/25/2011)
Fiercely alcoholic once again. No score.
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(6/25/2011)
Brilliant ruby red. Tasted next to the 97 Insignia, this showed a menthol/wood note that added smoothness and class. Nice now, but with structure to potentially become a superb mature cabernet.
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(6/25/2011)
Really nice. Classy oak, bright fruit but not overripe, nice structure. Drink now or hold many years. (drycab's kind absentee contribution to this offline)
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(6/25/2011)
Quite tannic and a bit hot. Seems a little disjointed now, but may this may have the structure to show better in time.
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(6/25/2011)
Still very fresh deep cranberry color. Showing some secondary horsey, leather, celery notes, but very much alive and quite good. From magnum.
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(6/25/2011)
Lemon yellow color. Elegant chardonnay fruit and honeysuckle. Intriguing chocolate notes on the palate, with plenty of acidity. Nice.
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(6/25/2011)
This clearly showed very youthful, but something about the wine or my palate at the moment was a bit off. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Pale yellow. Quite oily on the nose and again on the finish. The character of the blend shows really nicely throughout. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Unusual weedy, charred oak nose. Excellent length. Showing its age but still structured and quite nice drinking with acidic food.
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(6/25/2011)
I had trouble getting past a strong iodine note on the nose. No score.
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(6/25/2011)
The alcohol just seemed a little too forward in this bottle. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Nice melon and citrus, good acidity, borderline heat. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Tremendous nose, complex and floral. With air, the alcohol overpowered the palate just a bit for my tastes, but this was a fun wine.
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(6/25/2011)
This was fun to taste, but is going just a bit too tertiary for my palate. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
This displayed some nice pinot character but at this stage is not showing enough to really impress. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
As usual, lots of inviting ripe fruit on the nose, numbing heat on the palate. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Simple but elegantly floral pinot nose and palate, with borderline alcohol.
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(6/25/2011)
For my palate on this night, the alcohol crushed the life out of this bottle. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Like the RRV tasted alongside, I could not get past the alcohol. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Nice floral aromatics, but there was a soiled band-aid component on the palate that was hard to get past. Not scored. From magnum.
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(6/25/2011)
Brilliant deep cherry color. Persistent lavender notes and black pepper. I would enjoy this now.
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(6/25/2011)
Interesting nose of toasted marshmallow and coconut. This should be revisited in 4-7 years. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Definitely slipping away, almost madeirized to my palate, but this still showed some nice orange peel and leafy notes and was a treat to drink. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
This bottle seems to be slipping away. Very tannic, short, not showing a lot. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
This bottle was leaning quite mature in profile, but still gave pleasure. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
To my palate, this bottle seemed a bit thin and green. Drink now, if this bottle is representative. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Nice bottle, still showing nice structure and plenty of Cos spice and dark fruits. One of my favorite vintages from this producer.
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(6/25/2011)
Surprisingly green and showing much less fruit than I had expected. This bottle was in decline and not especially enjoyable, for my palate. No score.
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(6/25/2011)
On opening, this had one of the most remarkable noses I've ever smelled, intensely perfumed, with beautiful oak treatment. On the palate, it seemed confected and alcoholic. Just not my style. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Confected, alcoholic, not my style. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Excellent oak treatment. Despite its tremendous ripeness, this stood out among its 2005 Bordeaux peers for its balanced alcohol and potential to develop into a classic wine. Thanks to Jose for bringing this. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Very tannic, a bit hot and flabby. Not sure where this is headed. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Very lovely floral and perfumed Ciel du Cheval nose. Pure ripe fruit on the palate, medium weight. Very fine and persistent tannins, but lacking in acidity. Shortish. Best to enjoy this soon, if you can tolerate the tannins. Nice.
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(6/25/2011)
Lovely nose, fine fruit. I enjoyed this overall, though the alcohol moved forward strongly with time in the glass. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Muted and un-Grangelike. Sadly, this may be a bit corky. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
A fine wine for the style. Powerful, hot and tannic at this stage. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Showing the usual tremendous sweet fruit and warm wood, growing harshly alcoholic through the finish. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Appealing, light golden color. Light melon, citrus, honey. Long and linear. Overall showing a nice balance of acidity and sweetness. Drinking well right now.
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(6/25/2011)
Others in our group loved this. For my palate, there was something off about this bottle, almost plasticky. Not scored.
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(6/25/2011)
Oporto bottled, base neck. Pretty, clear, medium garnet color. This bottle has gone a bit raisiny and tawny, and the spirit is nearly overpowering, but not unpleasant.
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1979 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain 93 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
(6/24/2011)
Very youthful cherry color. Aromatic fruit and beef salami on the nose. Very big tannins. This wine is still almost primary. Amazing. From magnum.
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1996 Duval-Leroy Champagne Brut Millésimé 90 Points
France, Champagne
(6/24/2011)
Pleasant perfumed nose, brioche, green apple. Just a bit flat, but still nice.
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1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 92 Points
France, Champagne
(6/24/2011)
Ebullient fine bubbles forming a cheerful mousse. Musky nose that isn't particularly inviting, but very nice on the palate, showing peach, pear, nice citric acidity. Crisp finish. Fine showing, but the nose did detract a bit.
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2003 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 87 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
(6/24/2011)
Deep yellow tinged with straw. Considerable oak, strongly sauvignon blanc in profile, almost sour. Interesting wine.
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2005 Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang 90 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé
(6/24/2011)
Great nose of melon and citrus. Nice acidity, medium honeysuckle finish. A treat.
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2005 Didier Dagueneau Silex 91 Points
France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Pouilly-Fumé
(6/24/2011)
Great minerality, fierce acidity, with considerable alcohol showing. Shortish. A real treat to taste alongside the Pur Sang.
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2008 Maybach Family Vineyards Chardonnay Eterium 87 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(6/24/2011)
A very buttery style, showing some nice chardonnay character, but also very hot.
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2009 Maybach Family Vineyards Chardonnay Eterium 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
(6/24/2011)
Excellent balance of oak and chardonnay fruit. Very nice.
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1993 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
(6/24/2011)
Somewhat pale and cloudy. A bit hot and vegetal but still holding on and showing some nice dark pinot fruit.
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2004 La Pousse d'Or Santenay 1er Cru Clos Tavannes 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Santenay 1er Cru
(6/24/2011)
Buttery nose, nice pinot character. A pleasant wine in a New World style.
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2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Alpine Vineyard
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
(6/24/2011)
This had a really interesting melon note on the nose. Very young and primary on the palate, a shade alcoholic. No score.
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2006 Rhys Pinot Noir Swan Terrace
USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains
(6/24/2011)
Very young and primary. Hot and generic at this stage. No score.
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1998 Fernando Remírez de Ganuza Rioja
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
(6/24/2011)
Pretty, light ruby color. Very simple and linear, but clean and fruity. Nice berry flavors. Tannins and alcohol emerge through the long finish. No score.
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2004 Clarendon Hills Grenache Clarendon
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
(6/24/2011)
This seemed overly alcoholic, ripe and simple. Need to retaste. Not scored.
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2004 Clarendon Hills Grenache Hickinbotham
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
(6/24/2011)
This seemed overly alcoholic, ripe and simple. Need to retaste. Not scored.
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2006 Efeste Syrah Ceidleigh 91 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
(6/24/2011)
Terrific nose of balsam, vanilla, smoky oak, and blueberries. Similar palate, with black pepper. Quite warm. Exceptionally nice for this style.
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2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(6/24/2011)
This seemed very hot and failed to impress. Perhaps a sub-par bottle or insufficient decant. Not scored.
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1982 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain
USA, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain
(6/24/2011)
For my palate, this seemd to be fully mature. Time to drink up. Not scored.
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1989 Château Pavie Macquin
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
(6/24/2011)
Nice quality fruit underlying strong leather and horsey notes. Surprisingly tannic. Not scored.
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2000 Château La Fleur de Boüard
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lalande de Pomerol
(6/24/2011)
A bit green and hot, but nicely balanced for current drinking. Not scored.
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2003 Château La Fleur de Boüard 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Lalande de Pomerol
(6/24/2011)
Ripe, warm, tannic, pleasant now but unlikely to hold up to its alcohol with further aging.
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2006 Ghost Horse Cabernet Sauvignon Shadow
USA, California, Napa Valley
(6/24/2011)
Slightly cloudy, medium cherry color. Very ripe, borderline alcohol. Not scored.
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2007 Melka Métisse Jumping Goat 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
(6/24/2011)
Lovely, inviting nose. Overall quite nice despite considerable alcohol on the palate.
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2005 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
(6/24/2011)
Pleasingly ripe but also quite hot. Not scored.
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2005 Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno Toscana IGT 91 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
(6/24/2011)
This bottle seemed extremely young but exhibited great potential. I would like to taste it again in 4-8 years.
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1985 Domaine Huet Vouvray Moelleux Clos du Bourg 92 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
(6/24/2011)
Lovely drinking right now, so well balanced, light and clean.
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2002 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke Riesling Spätlese 92 Points
Germany, Nahe
(6/24/2011)
Nice complexity, from the oily nose to the tart and nicely acidic palate. Very lively and fresh.
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2000 Árvay János Tokaji Aszú 6 Puttonyos
Hungary, Tokaji
(6/24/2011)
Lovely light caramel color. Intriguing sweet quince palate. Not scored.
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1955 Fonseca Porto Vintage
Portugal, Douro, Porto
(6/24/2011)
JH&J Brooke capsule, mid-neck fill. Country Vintner import. Slow air in bottle for 12 hours. The spirit here was overpowering. No score
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1985 Graham Porto Vintage
Portugal, Douro, Porto
(6/24/2011)
This had a beautiful, deep, fresh color, and showed lovely pure fruit. The spirit just came through too strongly. Not scored.
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NV Casa de Sta. Eufemia Porto Special Reserve White
Portugal, Douro, Porto
(6/24/2011)
Tawny-yellow color. Linear apple character. Generally light, almost thin, although the mild acidity makes this feel a bit syrupy. Not scored.
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