Ripe apple and pear with enticing floral and spice support. Similarly rich flavors with good concentration, soft textures and good length. Maturing slightly faster than I might hope / expect, but at a very good place now.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
Fully mature black cherry with woodsy, savory spice and plenty of earth. Very clear Grand Cru density. My previous bottle from the same case was slightly better/ fresher 4-5 years ago.
Lots of bold black fruit with powerful tannins that are softening gracefully. Still not perfectly harmonious to me. Some others liked this more than I did tonight, considering it their WOTN.
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Red and black strawberry aromas and flavors with sneaky structure and very impressive length. Very elegant finish. Just starting to show its full potential, best 2020 forward.
NV Famille Moussé Champagne 'Rosé Éffusion' Extra Brut 87 Points
France, Champagne
Good textures, lots of berry with rounded textures, just a finish much more tart than I prefer.
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2011 Jean Noel Gagnard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumées 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Intensely floral with lots of apple and some lemon curd. Fleshy start, more elegant finish. Very good now.
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2005 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Rich, but getting tired. Good when popped-and-poured, then much less interesting 20 minutes later.
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2010 Cameron Blanc Clos Electrique 91 Points
USA, Oregon
Ripe apple and pear with enticing floral and spice support. Similarly rich flavors with good concentration, soft textures and good length. Maturing slightly faster than I might hope / expect, but at a very good place now.
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1997 Louis Jadot Mazis-Chambertin 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru
Fully mature black cherry with woodsy, savory spice and plenty of earth. Very clear Grand Cru density. My previous bottle from the same case was slightly better/ fresher 4-5 years ago.
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2007 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Bright black cherry and berry with roasted meat. Still very fresh and vibrant with a long, lively finish.
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1986 Château Saint-Pierre St. Émilion Grand Cru Flawed
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Corked
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1985 Château Léoville Las Cases 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Lots of bold black fruit with powerful tannins that are softening gracefully. Still not perfectly harmonious to me. Some others liked this more than I did tonight, considering it their WOTN.
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2010 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Red and black strawberry aromas and flavors with sneaky structure and very impressive length. Very elegant finish. Just starting to show its full potential, best 2020 forward.
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1989 Château Rieussec 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Mature and dried apricot with slightly more earth than I expected and a slightly dirty character. I doubt there is upside.
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