Dorato's Resturant, Guilderland, NY
Tasted Thursday, October 3, 2013 by kenv with 723 views
My regular Albany area group met for a blind tasting of 2000 Bordeaux. The first flight made up of Margaux and Cali ringers was nice, while the 3rd flight of St. Juliens was lovely. The 2nd flight of Pauillacs was surprisingly backward. I never had any 2000s show like this before. Quite interesting if less enjoyable.
Photos and more details here:
http://www.finewinegeek.com/tn/2013-10-03_WCC_2000-Bordeaux_Doratos/
Someone bringing another Margaux canceled late, so Bob inserted a 2nd California ringer. The Phelps stood out as very Californian. With Raghu of Escargot, White Beans, & Mushrooms.
All but the PLL were quite backward, not giving much pleasure at this point. With Pâté de Foie Gras on Garlic French Toast, with Arugula and Balsamic. That last part was not surprisingly bad for the wine.
These showed very well. With Ribeye with Mushroom and Goat Cheese, Bordeaux Reduction Demi-glace, and Duchess Potatoes.
Another lovely evening, even though some wines were disappointing.
Rank Wine Points
1 12 18
2 2 14
3 4 9
3 14 9
5 13 5
6 1 4
7 3 2
7 11 2
9 7 1
9 9 1
9 10 1
2000 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
[Double decanted at 1pm.] Big, ripe black berries with licorice and cardamom in the nose. Thick, tannic, ripe, and juicy. Once I found it it was a 2000 from Napa, I was quite impressed. Should drink well for another decade.
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2000 Château du Tertre 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
[Decanted at 3:30pm, then back in the bottle at 5pm.] Black plums and tobacco in the nose. Silky, long and delicious. A terrific wine to drink tonight. Long finish. Excellent. My #2 and group #2 WOTN.
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2000 Château Giscours 84 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
[Double decanted at 5:30pm.] Metallic nose of wet stones. Green in the mouth. A bit corked or a bad wine?
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2000 Joseph Phelps Insignia 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
[Double decanted at 1pm.] More flamboyant and fruit-forward nose. Silky and soft in the mouth. Appealing but short compared to 2 (2000 du Tertre). This ringer didn't fool anyone. Lots of folks guessed it was from California. Tied for #3 Group WOTN.
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