M/M Blue Oval's
Tasted Saturday, February 29, 2020 by AllRed with 165 views
There was no doubt that at some point after the library release, a few of us who participated would need to get together and pull some corks to see how the wines have held up. The answer- just fine. These drank very well, especially when paired with dinner. A testament to provenance and why it is worth the premium for that guarantee.
With some cheeses, pate and baguette.
Shortly after we arrived, we pulled the corks on these wines and just let them breathe in bottle. I had seen BO a month or so earlier and gave him our bottles so they could be stood up to allow sediment to settle without being disturbed by travel. TLV's bottles had also been standing from some time, allowing sediment to accumulate in the bottom of the bottle. We didn't experience and sediment issues, and the corks came out in great shape, most via a regular ah-so (though we all had a Durand ready just in case). Pours were gentle to as not to stir the fine sediment that had accumulated.
M/M Blue Oval made a terrific smoked Texas dry-rub beef rib roast, served with roasted potatoes and a multitude of grilled vegetables. M/M TLV brought a salad and we were good to go. We just randomly tasted and worked through the wines with dinner, enjoying great conversation along the way.
A gentle, slow oxygenation period is best for these bottles, which really began to open and sing after sitting open for a couple of hours than having a couple of ounces poured off here and there. Many gained strength during the course of the evening, perhaps four hours or so total with the reds. I don't think we finished a single bottle, though we did come close on a couple. Assuming our sample of seven of these wines from the library is representative, these are in terrific shape and represent a pretty good value for what they are. It was a pleasure to taste some of these old treasures from Joel's past. My only regret was missing out on the Monte Rossos.
All courtesy of our host, paired with a delightful Sauternes cake.
Many thanks to our generous hosts, M/M Blue Oval, for taking the initiative to organize this event. A very memorable evening, indeed.
NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 167eme 92 Points
France, Champagne
Apple with lemon and brioche notes. The palate follows the bouquet. Finishes with good length. 92+ pts.
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2015 Rhys Blancs de Blancs Bearwallow Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Courtesy of tlv. Pale color. Bouquet and palate ar dominated by apple. It picks up an earthy clay tone on the palate that is rather nice. Fine bead. Very good. 89-90 pts.
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