A private tasting

Restaurant De Ertepeller, Papendrecht. NL
Tasted Saturday, May 20, 2017 by Xavier Auerbach with 341 views

Flight 1 - Aperitif (1 Note)

  • 2005 Lelarge-Pugeot Champagne Premier Cru Quintessence 92 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    A blend of 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir and 10% Pinot Meunier, over fifty year old vines, 50% vinified in oak, 8 years sur lattes, dosage 6 gr/l. On the nose the floral, citrussy notes of the Chardonnay dominate, but they are supported by a lovely Pinot spiciness; the palate is rounded but fresh, with a silky mousse and intense flavours which discretely display the long ageing; very good length.

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Flight 2 - Cote de Beaune (3 Notes)

  • 1999 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Champans 88 Points

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

    Tasted blind. Quite light on the nose, hint of ripe green apple, lacks concentration relative to the tannic structure, feels a bit tired, drying tannins, not a lot of life left. Distinctly below par. It does retain its freshness on the second day.

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  • 1999 Antonin Guyon Corton-Bressandes 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. Lovely freshness of fruit, opens up beautifully, lifted, floral, only hints of tertiary development, a wine of finesse and elegance, firm tannins but silky texture, light celery notes, not really complex on the finish, but very good length.

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  • 1999 Domaine de Montille Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugiens 91 Points

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

    Tasted blind. Quite a firm tannic structure, complete, more masculine than the previous wine, retains its fruit and shows nice tertiary development, mature but lively, showing well, dried fruit on the finish, good length.

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Flight 3 - Clos Vougeot (4 Notes)

  • 2001 Louis Jadot Clos Vougeot 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. Magnificent. Very youthful appearance, such definition, power and finesse, black cherry, concentrated but transparent, brilliant fruit, incredibly youthful, potent tannins are perfectly integrated, impeccable balance and finesse, strawberries and cream, very good length.

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  • 1999 Faiveley Clos Vougeot 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. A broad and masculine style, clearly old vines, slightly dusty, spice box, somewhat rustic tannins, good ripe fruit, more power than finesse, hints of demi-glace and truffle, very good length.

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  • 1999 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot Vieilles Vignes 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. Lifted, floral, more advanced than the previous two wines, explosive floral and spicy aromatics, pepper, hint of white walnut, firm tannic core but also feels slightly fragile, silky, wonderfully fragrant finish. Beautiful now, do no wait too long.

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  • 1999 Domaine René Engel Clos Vougeot 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. Rather dull appearance, quite stalky on the nose, slightly burnt, malty hinting at surmaturité, warm and ripe style, slightly volatile, a major disappointment. Perhaps it was a faulty bottle?

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Flight 4 - A single wine (1 Note)

  • 1999 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 97 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Musigny Grand Cru

    Tasted blind. Magnificent power and freshness and precision and energy, elegant and light on its feet, incredibly youthful, all silk and finesse, floral and fragrant, transparent, impeccable balance, amazing clarity of expression, excellent length. Clearly recognisable De Vogüé style. Chef d'oeuvre.

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Flight 5 - Left and right (2 Notes)

  • 1990 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien

    Tasted blind. Mature but lively appearance; mature claret nose, classic profile, good freshness and depth, cedar and graphite, slightly roasted Cabernet, elegant and refined, relatively light weight, good length. Better than its reputation, but feels older than its age, more like a wine from the early 80's.

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  • 1990 Château Petit Village 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Tasted blind. Sombre colour, good saturation, mature appearance; warm and spicy nose, good depth and concentration, powerful, rich and warm, fruity and fleshy, satiny, lots of smoked paprika, very good length.

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Flight 6 - Saint-Estephe (3 Notes)

  • 1990 Château Les Ormes de Pez 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Tasted blind. Half bottle. Mature but lively appearance; deep nose, vegetal, bright and sweet fruit, very youthful, light body, creamy, good length. Purchased en primeur, kept in a very cold cellar ever since (10°C, 100% humidity).

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  • 1990 Château Calon-Ségur 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Tasted blind. Very mature and bricky colour; deep and warm nose, quite oxidative, rich and honeyed, cigar, lovage, fresher palate than the nose would suggest, liquorice, seductive, very good length.

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  • 1990 Château Cos d'Estournel Flawed

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Tasted blind. Sombre colour, mature but with a red core; extremely volatile nose; similar palate; good length. Faulty bottle.

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Flight 7 - Pauillac (3 Notes)

  • 1990 Château Lynch-Bages 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Tasted blind. Mature but lively appearance; very fresh and leafy Cabernet nose, bright and sweet fruit, good depth; crisp and fresh and lively palate, light body, slightly floral, light tannins; good length. A good bottle, but not nearly as rich and impressive as it should have been.

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  • 1990 Mas de Daumas Gassac 92 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Vin de Pays de l'Hérault

    Tasted blind. This was the ringer. Mature appearance; lively, spicy, complete but slender, wonderfully mature but without any signs of tiring, broad and luscious but fresh, lovely flavours and length.

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  • 1990 Château Duhart-Milon 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Tasted blind. Fully mature colour; deep and rich nose, meaty, warm and spicy, garrigue, beef stock; rich and complete palate, resolved tannins, lovely freshness and balance, losing weight; very good length. Impressive but very untypical. We all thought this couldn't possibly be a Pauillac.

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Flight 8 - Barsac (1 Note)

  • 1999 Château Nairac 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

    Tasted blind. Rich amber-golden colour; warm and deep nose, more raisins than honey, lots of new oak; powerful and concentrated palate, slightly resinous, intense rather than elegant; simple finish, good length.

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