Jason's birthday
Tasted Sunday, April 23, 2023 by melvinyeowq with 132 views
Introduction
Great birthday celebration - was thinking that it has been incredible how many wine friends that I have made through Instagram or wine forums. Fantastic selection on the night with all the wines showing superbly.
2008 Roger Pouillon et Fils Champagne Les Valnons 93 Points
France, Champagne
Guessed as a BdB from a warmer vintage like 2009 or 2012. Stylistically similar to Diebolt-Vallois with citrus and white orchard fruit, had superb acidity and drive. Realised I had the 2013 before which was still painfully young but this was in a good spot.
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1998 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 94 Points
France, Champagne
Thought this was a 2004. Surprisingly fresh and crisp for a supposed weaker vintage, broad-shouldered with the typical Dom edge and tension. Orange zest with slightly more restrained fruit than from a top vintage. Despite the naysayers I always prefer Dom to the other grand marques stylistically and for its consistency.
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NV Jacques Selosse Initial 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Disgorged 2021. On another level to the disappointing Substance last month, I very much preferred this. Quite dark in colour so someone mentioned it was aged but I thought it was more a function of winemaking as it tasted very youthful. Rounded and creamy texture, some spice and hazelnut notes. Impressive how the fruit was so ripe but it still retained so much tension. Liked the depth and completeness of this.
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2001 Château Suduiraut 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Brought as an extra to finish the night off, but came in handy for the Szechuan fish. Similar to my previous impression - apricot, marmalade jam notes. For a vintage of the century this doesn’t seem to be ageing so well, some guessed 80s for this.
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1999 Domaine Vigot Fabrice Echezeaux 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
Correctly identified as the wine that I brought for a friend. Only tried younger wines from this producer but seems like the style has remained consistent. High VA with the rusticity of the wine being very prominent, dark red fruit with high acidity. Old-school winemaking where the wine didn’t feel completely clean, the earthy notes led most to guess Gevrey.
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1993 Joseph Drouhin Charmes-Chambertin 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
Beautiful elegant nose that reminded me of the Rousseau that I tried last year. Thought 93 Gevrey, when it was revealed as a négoce I immediately thought it could only have been a Drouhin with such elegance. Fresh and harmonious with all of the oak being fully integrated. Incredibly silky palate that only the best wines can achieve, unanimous favourite on the night.
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2000 Frederic Esmonin Chambertin 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin Grand Cru
Guessed 2000 Chambolle. Some development but rather light that led me to the vintage. Lacked the power and stuffing of a great Chambertin but pleasant enough. Think others liked this more than me, felt it lacked a little magic for its pedigree.
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1999 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Pruliers 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Wow I was saying 1999 Gouges was undrinkable earlier on at dinner but still didn’t nail this. Incredibly youthful on the palate but with unintegrated oak and a distinct alcohol note that led others to think 2003. I went for a 99 or 02 Faiveley Corton instead since the fruit was so vibrant and fine-boned that it could only have been from a strong vintage. Very backward and needs another 20 years, but the ingredients are all there.
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1995 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru
Brought for a friend. The colour was worryingly cloudy and pale as the previous notes mentioned, but thankfully the palate was fine. Typical NSG brawniness with firm and structured tannins, dark fruits and sous bois. Nice length and a good example of an older Burgundy in its drinking window.
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1989 Château La Conseillante 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
Distinct greenness that made everyone think left-bank including myself. Once it was revealed to be a right-bank I was the lone dissenter for this to be a Pomerol rather than a St Emilion because of the sensual elegance that it had. Very pure dark red fruit with a lighter touch and seamless texture that made me marginally prefer this to the Poyferre, but most preferred the latter. Apparently could have been even better.
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1989 Château Léoville Poyferré 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Had a little mustiness that blew off with air. Lush, dark red fruit on the nose and the palate, a tiny bit of unintegrated vanilla notes and greenness. This has aged gracefully with a lovely generosity and intensity to it for a 34 year old wine. Great showing but preferred La Conseillante for its elegance compared to the burlier nature of this.
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