Hunan and the Gang...

Fresno, Ca.
Tasted Tuesday, June 16, 2015 by Mrbuzz with 409 views

Flight 1 - Whites (7 Notes)

  • 1993 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Very bright yellow color….had some aged mineral funk to it that never really blew off. Nice alive lemon/lime citrus, crushed rocks, chalk…..some ox of buttered baked apples….creme brule crust……pretty good cream to it…..just a little funky, especially with some other stellar white burgs on the table.

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  • 2004 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses 94 Points

    France, Champagne

    Killer freshness…popping bubbles with a good cream and mousse to it…..fresh flowers, crushed rocks, toast…pure balance and tasty!

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  • 2009 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton-Charlemagne 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

    Fantastic….got better as the night went on……started off with a little soapiness……then pure freshness…yellow fruits, peach pit, lemon citrus, crushed minerals, chalky…..weight of the vintage…creamy yet bright.

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  • 2012 Rhys Chardonnay Horseshoe Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

    Open for biz here….clean and fresh, great balance, somewhat soft but with good spine of minerals. White flowers and ginger….wish I had spent more time on this.

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  • 2004 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chevalier-Montrachet 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru

    SO jazzed to try this….still pretty coiled…jeeze these pycm gc's!! Not as rich as most Chevy's….killer sharp as a tack lime citrus….saline minerals, green apple skin, lime blossom florals…..plenty years ahead here…..loved it!

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  • 1989 Louis Latour Montrachet 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru

    Pretty mellow for a Monty….little ox(right amt for age)…has a nice buttery cream to the some what savory fruit….undertones of spices, minerals, rain water, apple farm….fun stuff!

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  • 2000 Kalin Cellars Sémillon 94 Points

    USA, California, San Francisco Bay, Livermore Valley

    Probably recent release…..love these! This was so fresh…..great tropical fruit, banana wax…tons of minerals….no ox in sight!

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Flight 2 - Reds (5 Notes)

  • 2009 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

    VERY tight and shut down initially…needed decant and a lot of air to come around…..lot darker than the 04 just had the day before……wonderful polished fruit…..creme de cassis, florals, licorice, dark chocolate...nice structure with dusty dry tannin…….well rounded and tasty….but I think we need to wait on this one. +pts

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  • 2009 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 93 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena

    Classic and seamless….nothing really stands out…its all about balance here….super tasty Cab flavors, pencil lead, cedar spice, camphor, lilacs……a lot mellower than the 10.

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  • 2001 Domaine Ponsot Clos St. Denis Vieilles Vignes 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos St. Denis Grand Cru

    Pretty wine here….nice transparency…strawberry patch, rhubarb, cherry…..still has great structure…tart cranberry, rose florals, earth….meaty flesh, dried tobacco…..can still use some more time.

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  • 1982 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano 97 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    GORGEOUS! Still so youthful…..seamless as silk…..pretty rose and tar florals…orange zest, licorice, plums and cherries…very captivating and irresistible!

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  • 2009 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard 93 Points

    USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

    Smooth and full bodied…liqueured berry fruit, smoked cherry, pretty florals and spices…cream cheese raspberry pie….forest.….has a lovely feel in the mouth….good length and liveliness. Always great.

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Flight 3 - After party (3 Notes)

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