Dinner at Green Hill

Chez Hutchins
Tasted Sunday, August 30, 2009 by hutch with 521 views

Introduction

We needed to do some research concerning wines in the store. The '90 Monpertuis was just a happy addition

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Food: Chips, salsa, gaucomole

Flight 2 (2 Notes)

Halibut and Scallop citrus salad

  • 2001 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc 88 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Côtes du Rhône

    Pretty shocking how bright and clean this was. Didn't have the complexity of the Ex Voto, but was so much fresher. Tasty little bottle.

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  • 2001 E. Guigal Ermitage Blanc Ex-Voto

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Upon opening, this was pretty badly oxidized. The nose never recovered, but after a couple hours that sherry flavor did lessen on the palate. Would have thought it was something older then it was. Rich, glycerol body, with low acidity. I have no idea where this is going, but I'd have difficulty justifying the large price tag that this bottle sells for. Not sure what a "normal" drinking experience would be for this wine.

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Flight 3 (3 Notes)

Wild Mushroom Cream soup

  • 1999 J.M. Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Carelle Sous la Chapelle 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru

    Rather disappointed in this, but it probably shouldn't have been opened for a few years. Very fruity, with bright cherry fruit. Quite tannic and wound up. Never really came around, or opened up sufficiently.

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  • 1995 Château de Sales 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    This was a pretty killer bottle of Bordeaux. Very soft, but still lots of soft, primary fruit. Drank very easy. Full, expressive nose, as well.

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  • 2001 Elvio Cogno Barolo Vigna Elena 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Just a baby. Upon opening, just a wall of tannins, and difficult to enjoy. Served after decanted for about 4 hours. Pretty smoking bottle. Gorgeous, Barolo aromatics. Really had all the things that I look for from Barolo. Earthy with bright red fruits and just tons of structure. Great bottle. I could spend a couple days with this and be pretty happy. Would love to be able to track this for a decade or so.

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Flight 4 (3 Notes)

Rosemary and Garlic rubbed Lamb Chops, Bacon flecked Green Beans, Gnochi two ways

  • 1990 Domaine Monpertuis (Paul Jeune) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    This was drinking about as well as I can imagine it ever will or has. This, along with the Pomerol, were the only wines on their sweet spot tonight. It was a rich, seductive, supple wine. The spices, grenache fruit, and structure were all weaving together seamlessly. Just a stunning palate, really expressed the joy of CDP.

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  • 2001 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 94 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Had the '03 a couple years back and was one of the best bottles I've had. This couldn't be more different then that bottle, but it was still quite gorgeous. Much more classical N. Rhone, more feminine in body. Really opened up, and the last small glass I had about 7 ours after opened was the best. Beautiful Syrah nose full of black pepper, some herbs, bacon, and more. The palate kept gaining depth, but was tightly wound for the most part. If I had it, I'd probably open my next bottle in 5 years. Great stuff.

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  • 2006 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Catena Alta 91 Points

    Argentina, Mendoza

    This showed up late and got thrown in with the 2 Rhones, which was a little unfair, b/c it was just a fruit and oak bomb next to those two regal wines. But there is a ton of fruit and oak on this puppy right now. Give it a couple of years, and let that old mountain fruit shine.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

Vegan Brownies

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