France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
I had the wonderful opportunity last evening to add a wine to my all time top 10. As part of several 'pre LP' dinners, a most generous guest opened a mag of 52 RC. As others in the party were watching and holding their breath while the cork was gently removed in tact, there was a moment of silence while the generous donor took the first sip. After a few seconds....a vigorous YES!!! All applauded and pours went around. The aromatics from the get go was ethereal. Sous bois, spice, and wonderfully complex. On the palate, wonderful texture and sweetness and again complexity one can only get in a wine of this stature. Is was the first RC produced after the vines were ripped up in 45. This is what burgundy is all about. Now, let LP begin
1998 Domaine du Clos de Tart Clos de Tart 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart Grand Cru
Dark fruits. Spice, sous bois. Firm tannins and great structure along with lots of fruit. Starting to open up, but no hurry on the next one.
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1998 Domaine Ramonet Montrachet 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru
less mint than the 03. Very nice fruit/acid balance...super
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2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St. Vivant 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
Huge perfume of spice and some typical floral stem notes. Great depth..well done
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1961 Marey-Monge Romanée St. Vivant 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
One of my favorites of the night. Big nose of soy, sous bois, spice. Lots of mid-palate depth. Lots of fruit. Loooooong finish.
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2009 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St. Vivant 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
a baby but all the stuffings to make very old bones..
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1989 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Spice, silk....Dark fruits. a big wine with great balance..30 second finish. Still some tannins...long life ahead
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1990 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
layers...a sweetness that I loved.
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1952 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti 98 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
I had the wonderful opportunity last evening to add a wine to my all time top 10. As part of several 'pre LP' dinners, a most generous guest opened a mag of 52 RC. As others in the party were watching and holding their breath while the cork was gently removed in tact, there was a moment of silence while the generous donor took the first sip. After a few seconds....a vigorous YES!!! All applauded and pours went around. The aromatics from the get go was ethereal. Sous bois, spice, and wonderfully complex. On the palate, wonderful texture and sweetness and again complexity one can only get in a wine of this stature. Is was the first RC produced after the vines were ripped up in 45. This is what burgundy is all about. Now, let LP begin
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1969 Maison Leroy Montrachet 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru
I was skeptical about this wine, however after having it...it's the real deal. Toffee, fruit and exceptional balance
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1978 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'Or 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Beautiful secondary and tertiary aromatics. Silk and balance. Lovely
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2002 François Raveneau Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
very tight and not very giving at this time...should be great in the long haul
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1998 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
quite disappointing. Out of balance. Plus/minus enough fruit and moderate acids..
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