Christmas Day 2012

Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted Tuesday, December 25, 2012 by bestdamncab with 35 views

Introduction

Special Day-Special Wines

Flight 1 - Christmas Day Wines (3 Notes)

Champagne, Burgundy, and a day of celebration.

  • 1999 Domaine Drouhin-Laroze Clos Vougeot 92 Points

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

    Nose of mild barnyard, black cherry, raspberry, and earth, same on the palate, big body, tasty, at peak, lovely fruit, mouth filling fruit, paired with roasted chicken, went well together, long finish.

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  • NV G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Carte Classique 91 Points

    France, Champagne

    From a $57 auction magnum opened Christmas Eve and placed in the refrigerator for the next day, nose of slate, chalk, brioche, and sea salt, same on the palate, big body, rich, lovely, crisp, refreshing, lovely mousse of tiny bubbles, hint of honey on finish and aftertaste, paired with Wild Sockeye Smoked Salmon and delicious together.

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  • 2001 Mongeard-Mugneret Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Petits Monts 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Medium dark red color, opened bright acid and red cherry fruit with hints of red rasberrys on the nose, more of the same on the palate with hints of bret, sour cherry cough drops, and burnt bacon, lovely rich mouthfeel. medium finish, should improve for 3 to 5 years. Well worth the $35 spent for a premier cru.

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Closing

Lots of Christmas fun.

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