BBQ at Palmero - June 2008
My house
Tasted Sunday, June 22, 2008 by guile with 640 views
Introduction
We decided to have a barbecue today depsite the searing heat. The focus was going to be on port, Bordeaux and big Cabs!
Flight 1 (6 Notes)
Our first phase consisted of the Bordeauxs going back to a '71 Lascombes. This was more of a show bottle since we didn't expect much to be left on it. I highlighted a Dunn which turned out to be rather mediocre and the Monbousquet were my favorite.
Flight 2 (3 Notes)
Alex brought a vintage port for our enjoyment to compare against an old Colheita. What huge differences and both were amazing to drink!
Closing
Thanks to everyone who joined us for a fantastic event and to all who brought wine!
1971 Château Lascombes Flawed
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
Brown sludge like color, nose of a mature sherry and nothing else going on. The cork disintegrating upon contact was good indication this wine was done. Did not drink.
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2000 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Did not show as well I as had expected. Slightly tannic, full bodied but without the viscocity and strong cherry notes of other vintages. Somewhat flat.
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1994 Château Monbousquet 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
OMG I got another bottle of the '94 from my newly repaired personal wine cellar and what a difference serving temperature makes!!! The heady nose had 'old Bordeaux' musty air, dark fruits, spice and tobacco. Leather on the palate. Smooth with decent finish. While not outstanding, the nose was just wonderful. This was showing so much better than the previous 2 bottles. Luckily I have 4 left! :-)
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1997 Château Monbousquet
France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Mich more fruit forward than the 2004, yet still displaying elements of leather and spice. Much lighter color as well.
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2002 Conn Creek Anthology 87 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Classic ruby color with intense red fruit on the palate, smooth tannins. I don't care for the sweet vanilla smell typical of American Oak-aged Cabs.
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2004 Clos du Val Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Second time tasting this and compared to the '05 it is well structured. Not overly fruity but dark with earthy elements. I will get more of these.
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