Joseph Visits Scott & Kate, Part II

Penny, Joseph, Scott and Kate. Joseph received a nice dump truck and Mr Potato Head.

• NV Chartogne-Taillet Champagne Cuvée Sainte Anne 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Nice citrus, toast, and apple compnents. Zesty acidity and a biscuity finish. Wonderful balance and persistence.

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Prawns in a pastis sauce

• 2005 Bruno Colin Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru En Remilly 90 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru

  Very tight when first opened. Citrus, minerals, and very firm acids. Started to open up with air and became more giving. Upside potential here.

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Grilled porterhouse steak.

• 2004 Domaine Tempier Bandol 92 Points

  France, Provence, Bandol

  Open for business. Meaty and smokey with a round, velvety mouthfeel. No real "animal" scents. Finishes firm. Outstanding.

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• 2005 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Tourtine 92 Points

  France, Provence, Bandol

  Beefy, smokey and bloody, with an animal-fur like character. Very young and in need of cellar time.

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• 2004 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Langhe Nebbiolo Starderi 90 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

  Berries, floral elements, vanilla. A bit new-worldish, but in a good way, with solid structure.

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