Pre/Post Birthday Dinner

Ai Fiori - New York NY
Tasted Tuesday, October 21, 2014 by Burgundy Al with 252 views

Introduction

Dinner with my cousin, a few days before my birthday. Also a few after his birthday, although you might think before his birthday as well if you believe what he posts on Facebook.

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 2009 Joseph Drouhin Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Mouches Blanc 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

    No surprise, this wine just keeps getting better. Nicely floral start with peach, lemon peel and lemon custard aromas. Rich and ripe apple and peach flavors with plenty of forward, lush character to start, then more energy and reserve from the middle to finish. Good now, but this is a wine that has the bones to really shine a decade from now.

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  • 1997 Louis Jadot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

    Open one hour before serving. Started with lots of mature red cherry and berry aromas, plenty of savory spice and lots of earth. Every component expanded and became enhanced with more time in glass. This was classically Chambolle without any of the negative signs of the 1997 vintage and the ethereal weightlessness I adore in the best made examples of Amoureuses. Another great Jadot 1997.

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  • 2003 Louis Jadot Bonnes Mares

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

    Open approx 2 hours before serving, I wish I asked to decant. Better than another bottle from earlier this year, but there is still just so much baby fat and 2003 intensity that it detracts from the density, concentration and great fruit quality. Even with an hour in glass this was so primary that I couldn't get past it being simply fun, but there were hints and nuances everywhere. I have a case stashed in the cellar and am optimistic about this wine's potential, but will probably wait until after 2020 before revisiting. 90 points for how it shows today, but I'm still confident of its 93-96 point potential.

    There was ~1/2 bottle left that Stephen took home. I look forward to hearing his "Day 2" assessment.

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  • 2002 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 94 Points

    France, Champagne

    An incredible burst of energy at the end of the evening. An inspirational wine tonight, as it has been every time I've had the good fortune to enjoy.

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  • 1994 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 93 Points

    Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

    I think this had been in decanter for several hours before served, this was superstar at the end of the evening. Lots of dried red cherry, licorice, cedar, subtle brown spice and roasted almonds. Very elegant and weightless tannins. Beautiful now, but this is a Tondonia that will outlive me and everybody with whom I drink wine regularly.

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