Heidi's & Our House, Minneapolis
Tasted Thursday, June 11, 2009 by Siggy with 611 views
Dave Dalluge, Craig Vanderah, Chris Larson, and I got together for a mid-week CDP tasting at Heidi's. We wound up opening a grab bag of interesting wines at dinner, and then finishing the evening on my patio over CDP, Sauternes, and my wife Jennie's freshly baked oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. My WOTN was a wonderful and still youthful '92 Henri Bonneau Réserve des Célestins. Thanks everyone for another really enjoyable evening.
1994 Domaine Francois et Antoine Jobard Meursault En La Barre 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
Quite cheesy and musty upon opening, so much so that we thought the bottle was probably corked. After a few minutes, the funk dissipated, and what was underneath was still lively and structured, though fully mature. Apricots, petrol, sea shells, and apples; the nose reminded me of mature Riesling. Nutty and intense flavors, with quite a bit of dry botrytis on the long finish. Interesting and definitely worth the $20 that Dave found this for on Winebid.
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2002 Louis Jadot Corton-Charlemagne Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Exotic, ripe, and really expressive. Fresh and clean, especially in comparison with the '94 Meursault that was tasted alongside. Tropical, dry botrytis-inflected, and saturated with kiwi and pineapple. The palate is deft and long, and still showing some toasty new oak.
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2002 Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Millésimé 92 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Crisp, toasty lemon, red apple, and citrus flavors. The palate is fruity and long, with a very nice sense of precision and lift. Really enjoyable stuff.
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