Napa Valley Reserve - St. Helena CA
Tasted Wednesday, February 22, 2012 by Burgundy Al with 831 views
Great way to kick off the 2012 La Paulee. Dinner for approximately 40 including Aubert de Villaine and Jean-Marc Roulot. They weren't kidding, this was legendary.
An incredibly successful course with the food perfectly highlighting the unique strengths of each wine as well as the differences. The tart cheese worked perfectly with the powerful and precise 2000, while the candied citrus peel accentuated the 2002's great lushness.
1997 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 94 Points
France, Champagne
Fresh aromas of mostly citrus. Palate is wonderfully tense, lean and linear supported with vibrant acidity. Approachable and enjoyable now.
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2009 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Rich and lush stone fruit aromas with nice floral component. Same ripe peach flavors on palate with modest spice. A good saline acidity comes through on finish along with refreshing citrus hints.
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