Dinner at La T

La Trompette, London
Tasted Thursday, June 24, 2021 by SimonG with 106 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Edition 166eme 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    Mag. Served blind. Decanted. Light to mid straw. Vinous. Quite Pinot rich. Rich but mellow and smooth, just the faintest hint of something oxidative starting to develop, but lovely freshness behind the mid palate weight. Very harmonious and smooth. Lovely. Serious wine that would work as an aperitif through to food. Seems ready. ****

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 2004 Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux 91 Points

    France, Bordeaux

    Full straw. Nicely rich. Lanolin and wet straw on the nose. Textural density here and a weight that feels more northern rhone. Fresh with a reasonable line. Doesn’t feel as alcoholic as Pav Blanc sometimes can. ****

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Flight 4 (3 Notes)

  • 1989 Château Cos d'Estournel 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Savoury, dark fruited. Somehow this is a little sullen, recalcitrant even. A fennel top note develops with air. Bar one previous off bottle, this is usually lovely in a richer, dark style, but this bottle isn’t quite there. Still, there’s plenty of good wine here, it’s just not as good as it can be. ***1/2

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  • 1989 Domaine de Chevalier 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Classic tobacco and warm gravel nose. Similar on the palate, depth with good acidity. Very classic showing. ****

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  • 1989 Vieux Château Certan 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    Gorgeous nose. Lovely richness. Warm terracotta and plum opening up to a more savoury element. Plush fruit with a hint of herbal fragrance. The restrained side of rich. Long and very lovely. ****1/2

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