Winefool Going Away Party and Cellar Depletion
Jack's Bistro - Chicago IL
Tasted Saturday, August 26, 2023 by Burgundy Al with 76 views
Introduction
The Winefool and Janet are leaving Chicago for Ann Arbor. It didn't make sense to bring some of the more questionable bottles that great distance, so a large group gathered on a Saturday afternoon to help. Sad to see these friends leave town.
2005 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Exceeded expectations by far, this was alive and still tasty with good weignt, even if long in the tooth.
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2004 Kistler Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley
DOA
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2003 DuMOL Chardonnay Isobel Flawed
USA, California, Sonoma County, Green Valley of Russian River Valley
Completely oxidized, but that is to be expected at this age.
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2005 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis 1er Cru La Forest 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Still wonderfully fresh for the vintage with enough chisel and weight to show its Chablis and 1er Cru pedigree.
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2004 Aubert Chardonnay Quarry Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Still very alive, and even still very exciting in an old-Chard manner. Mature apple and candied apple with spice and earth and still enough structure for brightness. Probably better a few years back, but holding up very well.
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2007 Aubert Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. I haven't tasted this since shortly after release, and it is holding up well. Ripe and mature, with enough brightness to hold it upright with its very good concentration.
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2004 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots Flawed
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Several bottles were opened. The one I tasted was well past its "drink by" date.
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2005 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre Flawed
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
First bottle was completely oxidized.
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1995 Domaine Robert Jayer-Gilles Nuits St. Georges Les Hauts Poirets 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Wonderful old Burg nose with mature cherry , spice, and earth. Palate was less interesting with too much 1995 rugged tannins for the level of remaining flavor.
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1988 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru Cent-Vignes 84 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Fruit is still holding in there, but the structure of the vintage is more front-and-center.
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1996 Louis Latour Corton-Grancey 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. The rare 1996 that is well balanced at this point. Maybe more mature than ideal for this level, this vintage, but a fine combination of mature black/red cherry, earth, braised beef, and savory spice. No further upside.
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1988 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage 87 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Balanced and charming (enough) old Rhone with earth and meat hints, medium+ weight. Not as dirty as I feared.
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2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Koplen Vineyard
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Mostly oxidized
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2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Getting tired but clearly still alive. Better than the 2006 Koplen, but not as good as the Sonoma Coast 2007.
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2007 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. I liked this wine in its youth, and am surprised to see how well it has held up. Bright enough to allow the fleshy cherry fruit to remain fresh and vibrant enough.
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2004 Pride Mountain Vineyards Syrah 86 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Still nicely fresh but surprisingly simple. Others liked it more.
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2002 Pax Syrah Griffin's Lair 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. I was a big fan of Pax of this era, and tonight's bottle cam close to my memories. Spiced black fruits with good+ weight, all still nicely fresh enough. Almost in an "old world" Rhone style.
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1997 Penfolds Shiraz RWT 92 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Fresh and mature black fruit with dark chocolate and faint meat, all in complex combination. Probably my fav of the day.
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1996 Jasper Hill Shiraz Georgia's Paddock 89 Points
Australia, Victoria, Central Victoria, Heathcote
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Wonderfully fresh and clearly still showing its ripeness. Very tasty. I was not expecting this wine to still be so fresh, but thought it would have evolved into something with more nuance.
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2003 Wyncroft Shou Avonlea Vineyard
USA, Michigan, Lake Michigan Shore
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Wonderful when last tasted shortly after release (2006), but now long past its drinking window. Completely uninteresting.
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2000 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Another of the day's highlights, this was modern styled but overall fully balanced and harmonious with a sneaky good length.
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2004 Lagier Meredith Syrah 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. Maturing so gracefully with lots still going on and no hurry to finish up.
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2001 Damijan Podversic Collio Prelit 82 Points
Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Collio
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. I do not exactly know what this wine might be, and didn't bother to find out. Too old and lacking interest.
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2006 Alban Vineyards Pandora
USA, California, Central Coast, Edna Valley
Tasted 2 days ago, note from memory. A rare Alban I truly found balanced and enjoyable, even as this advanced age. Still reasonably bright. Very tasty, this made me want a rare burger.
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