Frank Murray's Casa
Tasted Saturday, December 4, 2010 by WetRock with 929 views
The theme was California versus Burgundy, white and red. Everyone contributed at least one bottle which was bagged and unknown to the group. We served them all in flights of three and did all reveals after each group was done(white and red groups). Not a lot of wows among the blind wines though many were very interesting. Some of the bonus end of the night wines were actually the most interesting with one being my WOTN.
Thanks again to Frank for setting up another great and fun night.
I voted:
1 - 08 Sauzet
2 - 08 Rhys
3 - 08 Carillon
Overall winners:
1 - 08 Carillon
2 - 08 Sauzet
3 - 08 Wind Gap
I initially had the 03 Lambrays marked for a top spot but a revisit made me rethink that. I also liked the Weber, Dublere and Rossignol besides what I voted for.
My votes:
1 - 04 Prive
2 - 99 Mugneret-Gibourg
3 - 09 Wind Gap
Overall winners:
1 - 03 Lambrays
2 - 04 Prive
3 - 06 Copain
The Bouchard was great. Incredible for a village wine to drink so well so long. Still don't get the RM Cabs(love the Pinots!) and the Hartwell was a nice contrast to it even if it represents a more middle style. The Turley is a nice rarity. Worked nicely with the cake for me.
2008 Alice et Olivier De Moor Bourgogne-Chitry
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne-Chitry
Very steely and racy. Strong acidity and very clean. Could have used more fruit but is well made and would make a nice dinner companion.
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1988 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Vintage Rare
France, Champagne
The nose shows some oxidation along with mushrooms and yeast. Clean, balanced palate but not a lot of complexity for a wine so old. Nice and fresh still but it doesn't appear to be improving.
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