4th Saturday Annual Champagne Event

Sue & Mike's
Tasted Saturday, January 25, 2014 by AllRed with 500 views

Flight 1 - Champagnes (nonblind) (11 Notes)

Flight 2 - Dinner wines (nonblind) (5 Notes)

The Leeuwin was an exception, served double blind to the group.

  • 1998 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 93 Points

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

    H brought this for dinner and had decanted it ahead of time though I do not know for how long. Garnet color with a lovely bouquet featuring dark fruit and berry with overtones of meat and salami and a wild, feral edge. Red currants and berry for on the palate, with meat and spice notes on the finish.

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  • 2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 92 Points

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

    Decanted for an hour or so, if that, this wasn't as expressive or complete as a bottle opened last month by Wine Sparty. Dark fruit and spice tones on the nose and palate. Nicely balanced across the palate, ending with good length and flavors of red berries and meat.

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  • 1992 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Art Series 93 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    Double decanted briefly off its sediment and served blind to the group about three hours later. Deep crimson color, this displayed no signs of age. The bouquet featured a mix of red and black currants, cedar and mint, turning to dark fruit as it sat in the glass. Leather and tobacco notes also appeared. Well-balanced and fully-integrated in terms of tannins, this is drinking beautifully. Red and black fruit, herbs and mint flavors with a long finish. Most guesses started at Bordeaux, and then moved toward Bordeaux-styled producers from other regions. Well-stored bottles such as this one should continue to drink well for 3-5 more years before beginning to fade. 93-94 pts.

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  • 2003 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 91 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Napa / Sonoma

    Aromas of chocolate, currants and plum. Full-bodied with velvety tannins and flavors that mirror the bouquet. Nice finish, with plenty of fruit and depth.

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  • 2003 Peter Michael Les Pavots 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley

    From magnum, courtesy of R&D. Florals, red and black fruits, plum and incense aromas. Has some tannin to shed in this format, but it is balanced by a wealth of red fruit. Ends with plum and spice tones. Finishes with good length.

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