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Red

2018 Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Nuits St. Georges

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10/14/2023 - ASMB Likes this wine: 90 points

Don’t get the hype.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    4/19/2024 2:48:00 PM - It's the 19s that really went off on fire...like a completely different cuvee. 18s probably overvalued on market
Red

2000 Harlan Estate

 Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more
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3/14/2023 - lemorgan wrote: 95 points

I recently had the opportunity to taste the 2000 vintage of Harlan Estate, and it was a truly magnificent wine. The deep, ruby red color was mesmerizing, and the aromas that wafted from the glass were absolutely enchanting. I detected notes of black currant, blackberry, and vanilla, with hints of cedar and leather. I waited 22 years to taste this bitch.

Upon tasting, I was struck by the wine's remarkable complexity. The flavors were layered and intense, with a beautiful balance between fruit, oak, and tannins. I tasted dark fruit flavors like black cherry, blackberry, and cassis, alongside a subtle earthiness and a hint of chocolate. The tannins were firm but velvety, and the wine had a full-bodied, luscious mouthfeel.

The finish was incredibly long, with flavors that lingered on the palate for what felt like minutes. I tasted more dark fruit and a touch of espresso, with a subtle hint of tobacco. Overall, the Harlan Estate 2000 was a truly exceptional wine that left a lasting impression. It would be a wonderful addition to any collector's cellar and a fantastic choice for a special occasion.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    3/27/2024 3:16:00 PM - "I waited 22 years to taste this bitch" is one of the best note snippets I've read on CT, kudos
Red

1987 Château Mouton Rothschild

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8/10/2022 - wxs2102 Does not like this wine: 85 points

@ Nubiani NYC. Man did this suck. Smells like a port-a-potty by the ocean, lots of poopy salinity. The offputting nose did fade a bit with air but the fruit was almost completely gone in an hour leaving a dry and boring mouth taste. Went down like a rusty shopping cart down the subway stairs. Don't think this was a flawed bottle given good fill and decent cork - so just assuming this is a bottling to completely avoid going forward.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    5/10/2023 2:20:00 PM - Gave it 3+ and it got worse, anymore and it would’ve become horseshit

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    5/10/2023 3:08:00 PM - Drink it! You might have a better bottle we had so don’t be too scared…but it ain’t gonna live much longer
Red

2011 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes

 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir more
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12/2/2022 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 94 points

@ Noreetuh NYC. Haunting earthy nose that can only come from truly hallowed terroirs. Bright cherries on the palate, echoing finish. Soulful and a thinker’s wine.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    1/26/2023 5:03:00 AM - Opened for an hour and followed over 2 - don't think it needs a decant, just needs time to evolve in glass.
Red

2019 Château Haut-Bailly

 Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more
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6/30/2022 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 95 points

At Sotheby’s UGC 2019 vintage tasting at Cipriani NYC Midtown. Out of the 50+ wines I sampled this was WOTN. Immediately stood out with its aromatic nose, immense, brooding structure, loads of concentrated dark berries, encased in a velvety mouthfeel. 30-45 second finish. Tremendous young and has the stuff to go 2 decades here. Buyer.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    7/1/2022 6:54:00 AM - A great investment indeed (I picked up mostly Pauillacs at en primeur mid-COVID, Lafite for $425 etc. so missed this one but will look to buy bargains). Any experience with past highlight vintages like 2005? Worth buying at auction?

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    7/9/2022 7:54:00 AM - PLL was definitely another standout and clearly above Baron which was more diluted. Lynch-Bages was still the top Pauillac of the tasting for me though!
Red

2015 Bodega Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino

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2/23/2022 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 95 points

At Pappa’s Houston Downtown. First off, amazingly beautiful label. Big bold but smooth, this throws off bunches of dark berries and rich vanilla, with an impeccably smooth finish that really rounded this out for me. More than held it’s weight against medium-rare rib-eye. A masterpiece.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    3/29/2022 11:55:00 AM - We decanted for a brief 30 mins and followed over an hour, I thought it was basically ready to go after the initial decant.
Red

2011 Cayuse Syrah Bionic Frog

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2/2/2022 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 98 points

at Hawksmoor NYC. WOTN. Initial notes were meaty, bacon-like, lots of herbs de provence, peppery, easily mistaken for Old World northern Rhone. As the night went on it evolved to become more silky, hedonistic, polished, and integrated. Like drinking Wagyu in liquid form. This is in its peak drinking window and a delight to track over 3 hours of evolution. World-class.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    2/3/2022 4:24:00 PM - I got a ‘14 waiting for the right moment too!
White

2018 Olivier Leflaive Bourgogne Blanc Les Sétilles

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9/20/2020 - wxs2102 Likes this wine: 91 points

POP, pale straw color, crisp and delineated and easily punches at the village level. Acidity was a perfect balance with a rich miso cod and ginger scallion lobster combo. One of the best QPRs out there in white burgs.

  • Comment posted by wxs2102:

    4/1/2021 9:56:00 AM - Pop & Pour + Quality/Price Ratio

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