Mixed French Wines

The group gathered at Irene's for a French themed dinner. The food was spectacular, Irene's dessert was a show-stopper. The wines were nice.

• NV Baudot Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut 88 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  Mineral driven champagne with a tinny palate and a somewhat bitter finish.

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• 2011 Louis Roederer Champagne Vintage Brut Rosé 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  Drank a small glass over 15 minutes. I was impressed with this champagne. There is almost-ripe strawberry and good minerality.

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• 2009 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru

  Drank a small glass over 20 minutes. The mouth-feel is rich. The fruit is more discreet. There is intense minerality, a lot of salinity and good acid.

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• 2011 Chartron et Trébuchet Meursault 1er Cru Les Poruzots 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  Drank a small glass over 15 minutes, and drank a good sized glass the next day. Overall, this only has some minerality that would suggest Burgundy, but it is a nice chardonnay. I would not guess Meursault. There is lemon, oak, some creme brulee and minerals.

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• 2016 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 89 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  There is a lot to like about this CDP white. To me, I can appreciate aspects of it, and the whole package is somewhat challenging.

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• 2002 Camus Pere & Fils Charmes-Chambertin 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

  Consistent with previous note, and sadly this hasn't really improved since 3 years ago.

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• 2004 Domaine Chandon de Briailles Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Les Vergelesses 87 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru

  There is some light red fruit that is overwhelmed by puckery tannins.

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• 2008 Domaine Louis Boillot et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

  There is good elegance, red cherry, acidity, and it is lean. This is Burgundian.

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• 2002 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape 92 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  This wine has softened since the last time I had it 6 years ago, but it has not declined (or improved to any noticeable measure). Instead, it's more Burgundian and nuanced.

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• 2016 Saint Cosme Crozes-Hermitage 87 Points

  France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage

  4 hour decant likely helped this wine, but it's still not ready. This tasted primary and grapey.

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• 2000 Château Grand-Pontet 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

  This has an impressive funky Bordeaux nose. The palate is acceptable, somewhat tart.

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• 2000 Château Pontet-Canet 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  6 hour decant. This was impressive, and not completely ready yet. Rich fruit and tobacco, meaty, and great texture. Try in 2024.

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• 2006 Château Le Gay Pomerol 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Decanted 2 hours, this is impressive for the vintage. Pencil lead, tobacco, earth and dark red fruit.

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• 2007 Château Rabaud-Promis 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Drinking well right now. Great balance, spice, sweetness and acidity match well.

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