NYC
Tasted Thursday, April 21, 2005 by jamiekutch with 6,303 views
Tonight a bunch of the local NY wine nuts got together to put Pichon Baron & Pichon Lalande against one another. It was a great evening at Triomphe in NYC where we had the back private room and some delicious food.
The following were part of the night: (forgive me if I left someone out)
Matt Richman
Mark Golodetz
Richard V Mavricos
Taylor Kamp
Arvind Rao
Frank Baldi
Lars Neubohn
Michael D. Jessen
Jamie Kutch
Big thanks to Mark for bringing and sharing this delicious vintage wine with us. It was a wonderful deeper glimpse into Pichon Baron's history.
There was a conversation about how this vintage is undervalued. Also we spoke about wether or not anyone would rather take 5 bottles of 1996 Lalande or 1 bottle of 1982 Lalande. For me it was easy - take the one bottle of 1982.
Some choose that they would consider taking the 5 bottles over the 1.
Then we put it into different terms. 1 night with Angelina Jolie, or 5 nights with Terry Hatcher.
The point was made.....
These 1996's were very acidic compared to the other vintages of the evening.
It was very nice seeing some people I haven't seen in a long time and also great meeting several others. Thanks to all
- Jamie
1966 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Served Blind. I guessed a 1970 Bordeaux left bank. Ruby red with orange to red rim. Austere, and slightly dry. Good tannis and a deliciously inviting nose of sugar plums and cassis. Lot's of 2nd nuances and a slightly tart finish. A wonderful start to a wonder evening.
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