Dinner at home with Mrs L, PH, VK and Ms C

At home
Tasted Friday, June 6, 2014 by ilee with 1,212 views

Introduction

It was Friday evening and VK suggested we all have dinner, but this being Hong Kong there was little chance of securing a decent table anywhere. So I rummaged around the freezer for some things to put onto the grill, cobbled together a meal and let the wines and conversation carry the evening (which they duly did)...

Flight 1 (4 Notes)

  • 1985 Château Margaux 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    This bottle is somewhat less expressive compared to previous bottles. Classic tell-tale floral mineral nose, still a very fine, elegant mature Bordeaux that is fully mature and drinking nicely. Coming up to 30 years of age; drink up!

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  • 1985 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

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

    Now this is one CDP I can drink a ton of. Beautiful nose of vibrant red fruit, dried spice and mineral. Medium bodied on the palate with gently melted tannins and only a faint trace of alcohol which provides just that tiny edge of sweetness in the finish. A fine and absolutely delicious example of mature CDP. (PS this came right out of the wine fridge and was served slightly cold at around 16 degrees C, but I thought for a hot summer evening this was perfect.)

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  • 1996 Château Mouton Rothschild 95 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Deep dark inky purple. Luxurious nose of crème de cassis, bacon fat and tobacco ash. Plush, silky and expressive, with layers of black fruit seeming to blanket the palate in countless tiny vinous explosions. Beautiful classy wine with a bright future virtually guaranteed by the rich fruit and robust tannic structure. Still somewhat backward, not quite in full bloom just yet, I will try not to touch any more bottles for 5 years.

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  • 2008 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel 90 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    Surprisingly fine drinking, terrific flavor and concentration, estate pedigree much in evidence. Held its own against some strong competition this evening

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