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Tasted October 19, 2011 by petitblanc with 718 views

Flight 1 (18 notes)

White - Sparkling
N.V. Michel Arnould & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Brut Réserve France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
92 points
Great balance. Brioche, citrus, judicious sweetness, fine mouthfeel, very long. The pinot noir speaks quite strongly here, but there is just enough chardonnay zing to keep this fresh.
White
2007 Domaine Vacheron Sancerre Les Romains France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre
90 points
Very light, almost watery, but exceptionally nicely balanced, with faint melon and citrus complexity.
White
2004 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-Montrachet France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
90 points
Lots of very toasty oak, with an almost reductive funkiness that leaves this just a bit flat.
White
1999 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage Blanc Chevalier de Sterimberg France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Almost honey in color. Oily, flabby, oxidized in profile. No score.
Red
1998 Domaine Anne Gros Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
88 points
Very bright fruit, with a mineral edge, just a bit thin and hot. Drink in the short term.
Red
1995 Louis Jadot Clos de la Roche France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
89 points
Ripe, warm, surprisingly primary but not unpleasant to sip. Drink now or hold several more years.
Red
1997 Mongeard-Mugneret Echezeaux Vieilles Vignes France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
A blast of Brussels sprout on the nose, earthy and green on the palate. This is either going over the hill or a slightly off bottle. Not scored.
Red
1996 Château Lynch-Bages France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
This bottle showed more green than previously, with a lick of harsh tannins. No score.
Red
2000 Château Gloria France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
88 points
A very pleasant Bordeaux for its price, not special, but fruity and showing a bit of terroir. Drink now or hold.
Red
1996 Château Pontet-Canet France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
The greenish funk was a bit much for me. Not scored.
Red
1998 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Generations Gaston Philippe France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
91 points
Nice peppery heat, sweet, fresh and creamy. I would hold this 4-8 years.
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Red
1998 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Much lighter than expected, almost thin, but the profile is bright and ripe. Not scored.
Red
1985 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
Leathery and horsey, going almost tertiary now, but still balanced and drinkable. Not scored.
Red
2001 Eric Texier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Improbable NF France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Simple ripe fruit, but finely balanced. Not scored.
Red
2000 Château Pontet-Canet France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
No notes taken, this was showing extremely well, promising an excellent life ahead. Not scored, but probably my WOTN.
Red
1982 Château Lynch-Bages France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
All the qualities of a pleasant, aged Bordeaux. I would drink this relatively soon.
Red
2000 Château Lynch-Bages France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Showing very young and fresh, although also a bit thin. Not sure where this will go. Not scored.
White - Sweet/Dessert
2001 Domaine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Quarts de Chaume Grand Cru
Botrytis and quince, incredibly sweet, just enough acidity. Not scored.
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