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Wine Type
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Vintage
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Variety
Locale
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Date
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Score
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Red
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2011 Domaine Dujac Morey St. Denis
Pinot Noir more
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Slow-ox 30 minutes, tasted over 2 hrs and Day 2
-nearly semi-translucent med red minimal clearing at edge, a little darker with some purple on day 2
-exuberant spice stems herbal orange peel light berry, a little less expressive on day 2
-med/med+ acidity, light on its feet with stems and spice on full display with faint red fruits, not a lot of depth but quite complex, med chalky tannins and good length; picks up depth power and complexity on day 2
-open now and very pretty, Dujac style marries well to lighter vibrant vintages
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Red
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2001 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus
Syrah more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-med dark red minimal bricking
-aromatic sour dark berry earth smoked meat/jerky faint mature elements
-higher acidity, lighter weight but sappy residue earthy dark berry fruit of decent complexity and mature elements, med/med- somewhat chalky tannins impart a mild austerity
-reminiscent of high-altitude cool climate syrah, might have a touch of VA, early in its mature drinking window but no hurry
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White
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2013 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis
Chardonnay more
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tasted over 3 hrs
-translucent light gold becomes lighter with some air
-ripe almost tropical lemon stone
-med acidity, ripe somewhat tropical fruit turns to the citrus side after 2 hrs, intense minerality without a lot of complexity
-riper and a bit less interesting than usual this vintage but maintains trademark Dauvissat searing minerality
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White
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2012 Laurent Tribut Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet
Chardonnay more
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Massively corked
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Red
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2001 Domaine Pierre Guillemot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Les Serpentières
Pinot Noir more
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Slow-ox 45 minutes, tasted over 3 hrs; bottle from secondary market, cork soaked through
-lighter red mild bricking
-moderately aromatic faint cherry stewed tomato mature element
-med+ acidity, med- weight faded crunchy red fruited cherry and raspberry with good verve moderately sappy and transparent, OK complexity, med- tannins and a prickle of acidity lift the finish
-very nice and early on its maturity plateau with plenty of life left
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Red
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2011 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Bourgogne
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-nearly semi-translucent lighter red purple
-expressive lifted red fruit and touch of VA
-higher acidity lighter weight faint spritz crunchy red fruits with mild varnish-y VA
-noticeable VA detracts but doesn't eliminate all charm from this lighter red fruited simple Bourgogne
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White
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2012 Domaine de la Pépière Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine sur lie Les Gras Moutons
Melon de Bourgogne more
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Solid though after an hour still tightly wound. Consistent with prior bottles.
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White
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2015 Château Saint-Roch (Languedoc) Côtes du Roussillon Grenache Blanc/Roussanne Vieilles Vignes
Grenache Blend, Grenache more
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-translucent pale gold
-grassy herbaceousness pear
-barely med acidity, med- weight slightly floral some lingering sap and bitter note on finish
-has lost a lot of energy and freshness in the past 6 months
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Red
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2005 Domaine Amiot et Fils Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Aux Charmes
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-med dark red no bricking
-restrained somber dark fruit stone iron
-med acidity, med weight reticent darker fruit and a stony iron mineral element without over maturity, ripe med/med- tannins
-not very expressive or exciting but solid
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Red
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2009 Maison Ilan Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Chaffots
Pinot Noir more
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Unpleasant burnt rubber component, possibly severe reduction? Didn't blow off after an hour.
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Red
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2006 Domaine Maume Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs, bottle from secondary market
-nearly semi-translucent mild bricking
-aromatic funk Gevrey spice earthy cherry stewed tomato some maturity and oak
-med/med+ acidity, med- weight though ample earthy cherry sappiness decent length with med- tannins and noticeable oak
-a little more advanced than the last bottle but still very nice
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Red
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2005 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Bourgogne Les Bons Bâtons
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-dark red minimal bricking
-reticent deep pitched sweet black cherry and trace funk
-med acidity, med weight perfectly ripe sappy and deep, relatively simple black cherry with a faint stony/mineral streak, ripe med/med- tannins
-perfect balance and remarkable depth for its level, solidly fantastic without any flashiness drinking perfectly now and expect another at least 3-5 years of fantastic drinking
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Red
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2006 Domaine David Clark Morey St. Denis Les Porroux
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-med dark red no browning/clearing
-moderately aromatic black cherry some stoniness faint hint of oak
-med acidity, med weight with almost crystalline stony sweet black cherry sappy intensity, moderate length finish with faint oak
-still youngish, nice power without weight, village-level complexity but structurally more impressive with a bit of a wow factor
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White
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2010 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
Chardonnay more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-translucent pale straw green
-slight reduction green apple sea breeze
-med/med+ acidity, med/med- weight though loaded with sap and intensity, mouthwatering minerally saline citrus, excellent length
-quintessential pure Chablis displaying power without weight and about as good as Chablis gets drinking perfectly now, brilliant
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Red
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2006 Bernard Levet Côte-Rôtie La Chavaroche / La Péroline
Syrah more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-opaque muddled dark red purple
-olive juice/tapenade and smoked cured meat on a faintly peppery dark berry spine
-med/med+ acidity imparts a slightly sour note, med weight, takes 1-2 hours to open up and flesh out revealing an earthy dark berry base with white pepper and green/pine/spice element, med/med+ chalky tannins
-savory deliciousness drinking well now with some air, probably better in a few years, not as meaty and open as the '07 tasted last year
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White - Sparkling
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NV Paul Dethune Champagne Grand Cru Brut
Champagne Blend more
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-translucent med gold, exuberant mousse
-yeasty toasted nut caramel sweet baked apple
-higher acidity, med- weight, immediate flamboyant start though without much persistence, middle weight sweet toasted nut nice mineral cut as it warms to room temp
-decent in a mildly oxidized style
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White
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2006 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons
Chardonnay more
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Tasted over 3 hrs
-translucent pale straw
-complex slight reduction funk matchstick borderline tropical ripe but subtle sea breeze citrus cardamom spice
-med/med+ acidity, med- weight gentle soft regal elegant restrained just a hint of lemon twang and a kiss of oak on back end with moderate length, really blossoms with 2 hours of air and warming to room temperature
-hitting on all cylinders now, Raveneau's regal style with the vintages ripe fruit that is starting to mature and Vaillon's spicy character, excellent
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Red
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2014 Vino di Anna (Anna Martens) Palmento
Vino da Tavola
Nerello Mascalese more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-semi-translucent med red purple some clearing at edge
-red berry rhubarb raspberry and a little band-aidy brett
-med acidity, light weight with a little spritz, red berry volcanic earth, med+ tannins
-surprisingly tannic for its size, interesting and pleasant, similar to prior vintage with perhaps less spiciness
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Red
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2007 Domaine Pierre Usseglio & Fils Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs
-nearly opaque dark red no bricking
-alcoholic burnt red fruit with an underlying mineral streak
-med- acidity, med/med+ weight, caramel prunes sweet dark red fruit, lot of heat on long-ish finish
-thick sweet hot, needs several more years to come around (if it ever will)
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Red
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1998 Domaine Michel Gaunoux Pommard 1er Cru
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-dark red ruby core minimal clearing at edge
-somewhat subdued iron black cherry
-med acidity, med weight cool dark and brooding profile tart black cherry iron, med/med+ chalky tannins
-Gaunoux profile, remarkably young with a bit of austerity, while drinking well now it's not quite in its prime yet, probably needs 5 more years to really shine
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Red
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2008 Ridge Lytton Springs
Dry Creek Valley
Zinfandel Blend, Zinfandel more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-nearly opaque crimson no bricking
-jammy ripe cassis
-med acidity, med+ weight ripe black fruits cassis loamy earth, noticeable heat on backend, med+ dusty tannins
-starting to show some signs of maturity, should be better in a few years as tannins further integrate
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Red
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2004 Serafin Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs, bottle from secondary market
-ruby core mild bricking
-expressive gorgeous Burg with a little funk a little maturity a little '04 and a little stewed tomato with Gevrey earth
-med acidity, med/med- weight dark fruit remnant on mostly earthy and somewhat herbal core, med tannins only slightly dried out with a gentle oak presence
-excellent gorgeously aromatic wine square in the middle of its drinking prime, very Gevrey and very Serafin
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White
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2009 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis
Chardonnay more
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Tasted over 2 hrs
-translucent shimmering light gold
-Chablis stony ripe lemon
-med acidity, med weight, some lemon fruit and good minerality, not overly complex but good length, no overt oxidation
-trademark Dauvissat minerality shines through despite the vintage's fatter and rounder profile, as usual this punches above its weight, very good now with several good years ahead but probably won't improve much from here
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Red
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2010 Domaine Anne et Hervé Sigaut Chambolle-Musigny Les Bussieres Vieilles Vignes
Pinot Noir more
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PopnPour, tasted over 3 hrs
-nearly semi-translucent med dark red no bricking
-moderately expressive very pretty intensely stony cherry fruit some oak
-med acidity, middle weight crystalline dark red fruit mild bitter citrus rind rhubarb, med tannins have a mildly rustic edge, oak on finish is noticeable but not overwhelming
-first time with this producer, displays the vintages gorgeous mineral intensity good complexity and depth, early in prime drinking window
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Red
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2005 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend more
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PopnPour, tasted over 2 hrs, bottle from secondary market
-nearly opaque dark red, minimal bricking
-rich if somewhat restrained grenache red fruits and mourvedre black fruits with stony/earthy element
-med acidity, med+ weight powerful but not overbearing ample ripe dark fruit without overt mature elements touch of pepper and earth, med+ tannins on moderately long finish
-very good powerful traditional CdP early in its prime drinking window, the mid-palate is generous enough to hide the heat, should be able to improve for a few more years as the tannins further integrate
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