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2005 Domaine Bart Marsannay Au Champ Salomon

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8/19/2022 - sababa1022 Likes this wine: 90 points

Agree with Sheila62. Drinking beautifully tonight unfortunately my last bottle.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    8/20/2022 9:17:00 PM - I actually still have 2 bottles left!
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2006 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Rocche

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9/5/2021 - Sheila62 wrote: NR

oh my, this is quite lovely, and a great example of the cru. Wonderful oxidative nose notes, but the fruit js fresh and lively..all undercut with great minerality. this was wonderful.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    9/6/2021 3:29:00 PM - I believe the fruit is in balance with the oxidative notes. I have additional bottles, but will try to consume in the next 5-7 years. 2006 is a great vintage, so, they should go longer if stored properly. All of my bottles have been stored at 52 degrees.
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2005 Domaine Michel Lafarge Beaune 1er Cru Les Aigrots

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7/17/2021 - french16 wrote: NR

Very impressive. Dense, structured and muscular, this tasted more like a wine from the CdN than CdB.
Smoky, ripe red and blue fruits. Almost new world like upon opening, it slowly evolved beautifully in the glass. There's a very nice underlying minerality and sappiness.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    7/22/2021 9:50:00 AM - You should have some of these in your CHI cellar. I will hold mine longer!
White - Sparkling

NV Marie-Noëlle Ledru Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut

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9/27/2020 - french16 wrote: NR

Base 2007.
Really took a while to open up. Very different from the Brut. More acidty, linear and more mineral. Not so much honey and brioche notes but it shows more steely, lemon/green apple with some subtle red fruits.
Decant is needed here.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    9/28/2020 9:48:00 AM - How can you tell what the base vintage is from her NV bottles?
Red

2014 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco

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9/11/2020 - Sheila62 Likes this wine: NR

elegance, juicy red fruit and spice..just wonderful

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    9/11/2020 5:50:00 PM - thanks, i never enter scores. bumped the bar i guess. corrected with no score
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2006 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino

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6/2/2019 - french16 wrote: NR

Have years ahead but in a very good spot.
Bright dark cherry with leather and earthy notes. Polished, in a good way.
Really good

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    6/2/2019 1:44:00 PM - nice to know..I have two in the cellar
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2008 La Pousse d'Or Santenay 1er Cru Clos Tavannes

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10/18/2018 - Sheila62 Likes this wine: NR

Drinking great now, and many years to go. Really great lush fruit held in check with great acidity. Really enjoyed this tonight with dinner.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    10/19/2018 8:22:00 AM - I still have two bottles in my cellar. You will enjoy, but remember no need to rush!
Red

2010 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche dell'Annunziata

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2/9/2017 - thunberg wrote: 88 points

@Slow Wine - Stockholm

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    3/24/2017 2:51:00 PM - was this shut down
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2007 Catherine et Pierre Breton Chinon St Louans

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6/30/2016 - Sheila62 Likes this wine: NR

See previous notes, and this was served out of magnum as well. wonderful example of a cab franc from this vintage.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/7/2017 6:03:00 PM - I have put all of my 2010 Raffault in deep storage. I have yet to taste the 2010, but love wines of great producers from that amazing vintage. I am actually trying to find some magnums of the 2010 Olga Raffault. BTW I am a big fan of the 2007 picasses for drinking now.
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2010 Bruna Grimaldi Barolo Camilla

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9/14/2016 - Zweder wrote: 89 points

The bouquet is a bit locked, but also perfumed with earth, minerals and iron. On the palate juicy red berries and cherries, some leather, good acidity and slightly sticky tannin. Overall an elegant wine and for a 2010 already quite soft. 89 - 90

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    9/16/2016 3:47:00 PM - I thought this was a very good basic barolo if you purchased at the Zachy's sale price of $14.99..excellent QPR..

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    9/16/2016 3:55:00 PM - I bought two bottles at less than $30/bottle and then they went on sale for $14. I then bought 3 cases..
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2012 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Acclivi

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7/30/2016 - Tim Heaton Likes this wine: NR

(magnum) A story about the greatness that is Burlotto, and the greatness of the Langhe and of the Nebbiolo grape, all in one book. But to power read this book would be to miss the point. Let me explain. I opened this on Friday morning, left in decanter for 10 hours before returning to bottle and serving the following day at 2pm. Yes, the wine was nice, it showed well, as expected, but it didn't wow me, and it wasn't overly memorable. But, by the final chapter, some 5 days later, the last 1/3 of the bottle (stored at room temp, mind you) was just out of this world good. Such elegance, with depth and beauty to spare. I was not worthy then, and can't say I am now. Bravo to all on the Burlotto team, this was such a memorable experience. Thru 2035; no problem, I should think. highly recommended

Grazie mille, Fabio!

https://italianwine.blog/

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    8/26/2016 11:28:00 AM - love this review. I just bought a 6 pack
Red

2012 Bruna Grimaldi Barolo Camilla

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6/25/2016 - Jack O'Brien wrote: 93 points

Definitely Bruna's best effort to date. These wines are progressively getting better year after year and this wine is excellent. More traditional in style with clean Nebbiolo fruit and brooding tannins. One of the best affordable Baroli on the market. She should be on more people's radar as her star continues to climb.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    6/25/2016 6:07:00 PM - By chance did you taste her 2010 Camilla?
Red

2005 Georges Descombes Morgon Vieilles Vignes

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3/8/2016 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 92 points

Ruby red with good fruit and touch of earthyness. Really enjoyable and great for 10 year old gamay.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    3/8/2016 11:19:00 AM - just curious, because I bought and have saved some magnums. Are you tasting notes from 750 ml or Magnum? Any idea how long this will last in a cool cellar?
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2005 Joël Taluau Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes

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1/15/2016 - Cabfrancophile Likes this wine: 89 points

A beast of a wine given the appellation. And yet very true to the variety and region. Blueberry, tobacco, umami, mint and cola qualities aromatically. Chunky, black and blue fruit flavors on the attack, but more earthy, and mineral driven on the finish with a huge tobacco imprint. Has the purity of a wine with minimal/zero oak imprint, but also some of the rustic blockiness to the mid palate and tannins. Almost Rhone-like in intensity, acidity and fruit ripeness, yet very much a Cab Franc.

I would not be surprised if this ages for another decade as its in no way nearing tired or dried out. On the other hand, this is likely to always be a wine with rough edges rather than an ethereal, elegant one.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/16/2016 8:42:00 AM - Thanks for the opening this. I bought some magnums of these, and was hoping that they would go at least another decade. From your notes it appears that I can hold the magnums for a bit still

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/16/2016 8:44:00 AM - Thanks for the opening this. I bought some magnums of these, and was hoping that they would go at least another decade. From your notes it appears that I can hold the magnums for a bit still

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/16/2016 8:44:00 AM - Thanks for the opening this. I bought some magnums of these, and was hoping that they would go at least another decade. From your notes it appears that I can hold the magnums for a bit still

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/16/2016 8:44:00 AM - Thanks for the opening this. I bought some magnums of these, and was hoping that they would go at least another decade. From your notes it appears that I can hold the magnums for a bit still
White - Sparkling

NV Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Cuvée Prestige Blanc de Blancs

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1/2/2016 - chefdilletante wrote: NR

From magnum left in cellar. Unknown date disgorgement (though label has inscription "LB03" and bottle bought appx. '05 or '06). Magnificent, well balanced. Refreshing acidity and fine balance facilitated guzzling but contemplation showed good complexity. A good example of why cellaring good NV champagne can be so satisfying.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/2/2016 6:48:00 AM - Base vintage for your champage is 2002

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    1/2/2016 9:38:00 AM - You are correct. LB03 indicates year of bottling
Red

2011 Giacomo Fenocchio Barolo Bussia

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11/25/2015 - Sheila62 Likes this wine: NR

I like this young and powerful barolo. Red and dark fruit, with flowers, dk. spices, and wood notes. Good acidity and square tannins in need of cellaring. I am putting these away. I am a fan but this is about the future, and what a future this barolo will have.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    11/25/2015 9:13:00 PM - I cant believe this producer is still under the radar...our luck eh!
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2010 Fiorenzo Nada Barbaresco

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4/5/2015 - Sepsis Likes this wine: 92 points

This is a wonderful offering from the truly great Nada Fiorenzo.
It is very young, but already very drinkable. Lots of air opens it perfectly. Two hours of decanting and drunk over several hours it just keeps opening with voluptuous dark fruit and herbal balsamic notes.
Firm,cool, clean, deep dark fruit and a weightlessness as the usual NF signature.
If the house is unfamiliar - this is the place to start.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    10/6/2015 6:51:00 PM - Just curious, how would you compare the 2010 to the 2011. I can buy either one today. Which would you choose or maybe both. Thanks

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    10/6/2015 6:52:00 PM - Just curious, how would you compare the 2010 to the 2011. I can buy either one today. Which would you choose or maybe both. Thanks
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2008 Castell'in Villa Chianti Classico

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8/1/2015 - kfinsrud wrote: 88 points

Special lot with 25 % riserva. Decanted 3 hours. Cherries and forest floor. Charming with sweet and sour cherry fruit. Strong acidity, solid backbone. Fair length. Better nose than palate. Genuine.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    8/10/2015 6:13:00 AM - How do you know that the bottle was a special lot with riserve wines
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2009 Coudert Fleurie Clos de la Roilette Cuvée Tardive

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7/31/2015 - tooch wrote: 91 points

Enjoyed this a lot over the course of the evening. Had some stemmy/plummy notes at first that seemed to freshen up to feature some nice floral accents along with some berries. Undertones of wet earth emerged, too, which I liked. Great structure is present, so there's plenty of life ahead of this one.

  • Comment posted by Sheila62:

    7/31/2015 8:10:00 AM - Just curious. I have a mag or two in my cellar. How is freshness. How fresh is it..how is acidity?

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