Black currant and dark chocolate with espresso and fresh herbs. Good+ weight and length, with everything in very good balance already. Charming now (91 points) with potential upside as complexity emerges.
Darker than previous bottle from the same case, and more advanced. Still showing good concentration with mature lemon and apple, but clearly tired. Much better when served colder.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Small glass, brief note. So much black fruit here, just still so backward. Very good length, with a finish that starts to hint at finesse and charm. 90+ point potential, 2022 forward, at earliest.
Small glass, brief note. Wonderful combination of fully mature black fruit, mint and eucalyptus with overall good balance and length. Finish is a bit firm. Drinking well now, best to drink up soon.
Small glass, brief note. Very charming array of red berry and floral elements with some Chardonnay spine. Enticing aromas, even better flavors. A sweet hint on finish just adds even more intriguing notes. Both yummy and interesting.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Mature black and reed cherry with both sweet and savory spice. 1995 structure comes through clearly on finish, but everything stays well balanced. Very good length as well.
2007 Delamotte Champagne Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 88 Points
France, Champagne
Apple and lemon curd with toasted brioche. Good weight and length. Starts on the rich side, finishes more lean and tart.
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2013 La Clarté de Haut-Brion Blanc 87 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
Small glass, brief note. Lots of grapefruit and cut grass with some lemon peel on finish that is still slightly too tight and tart.
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2010 Château Branaire-Ducru 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Black currant and dark chocolate with espresso and fresh herbs. Good+ weight and length, with everything in very good balance already. Charming now (91 points) with potential upside as complexity emerges.
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2007 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Darker than previous bottle from the same case, and more advanced. Still showing good concentration with mature lemon and apple, but clearly tired. Much better when served colder.
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2002 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Small glass, brief note. So much black fruit here, just still so backward. Very good length, with a finish that starts to hint at finesse and charm. 90+ point potential, 2022 forward, at earliest.
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1993 Domaine Michel Gaunoux Beaune 79 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
Almost no fruit, still lots of tannins and more than enough barnyard.
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1988 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Small glass, brief note. Wonderful combination of fully mature black fruit, mint and eucalyptus with overall good balance and length. Finish is a bit firm. Drinking well now, best to drink up soon.
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2002 Henri Boillot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Age appropriate maturity, but this seemed simply flat. I've had better bottles.
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2006 Deutz Champagne Rosé Brut Millésimé Amour de Deutz 93 Points
France, Champagne
Small glass, brief note. Very charming array of red berry and floral elements with some Chardonnay spine. Enticing aromas, even better flavors. A sweet hint on finish just adds even more intriguing notes. Both yummy and interesting.
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1995 Louis Jadot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Mature black and reed cherry with both sweet and savory spice. 1995 structure comes through clearly on finish, but everything stays well balanced. Very good length as well.
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2004 Opus One 92 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Espresso, dark chocolate and lots of ripe black fruit showing good restraint and wonderful balance, with good sweet and oaky spice well integrated.
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