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Tasted November 10, 2011 by steinersing with 699 views

Introduction

Dinner was too enjoyable so did not take detailed notes

Flight 1 (3 notes)

White
1993 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
91 points
Quite evolved bottle which is quite massive and feels full-bodied; butterscotch, less precision than other Chevaliers, perhaps, but more power
White
2004 Henri Boillot Corton-Charlemagne France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
92 points
from magnum - a bit less intense and focused than the Colin Le M; however, also wonderful wine with good balance and length
White
2004 Marc Colin et Fils Montrachet France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru
94 points
excellent - clean, wonderful acidity, intensity and elegance; bit of pineapple, precise - best white of the night

Flight 2 (5 notes)

Red
1990 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Ruchottes-Chambertin Clos des Ruchottes France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru
94 points
Best bottle so far of the lot - really open and seductive; lovely Pinot nose, long, nice layers of fruit. Great.
Red
1999 Emmanuel Rouget Echezeaux France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru
91 points
At this stage tight and primary - lots of promise but not the time to drink this now
Red
2001 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros Parantoux France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
90 points
Initially brett that disappeared somewhat over time - many years early to touch this wine. Somewhat harsh and almost rustic; the beauty of the terroir did not really shine through
Red
1949 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
91 points
This showed quite well I found; views were mixed in the room, though.
Red
1925 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alavesa, Rioja
89 points
OK - initially smelt maderized, but never faulty. Quite full color - a bit Sherry taste with back Cherries. The experts did not like it - I and some others felt it is quite drinkable.

Flight 3 (4 notes)

Red
1978 Château Margaux France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
92 points
From magnum - initially a bit steely and fruit perhaps too much in the background. But opened up nicely and found a good balance. I would drink this up - pieces are in place and the wine seems more complete and evolved than the M 1983
Red
1983 Château Margaux France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
94 points
Thought still somewhat tight - but great structure and poise with a hint of tobacco, cigar box, and perfect balance. Would give this another couple of years - less sweet and opulent than the Palmer 1983
Red
1983 Château Palmer France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
96 points
Think my fourth or fifth bottle and again so clearly in its Zen - seductive, sweetish nose - almost mature Burg - opulent in the mouth and amazing length. What a wine!
Red
1982 Château La Mission Haut-Brion France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
98 points
This showed very well - powerful and complete; I find this wine always (well only third bottle) a bit Latour-like compared to other La Mission's - stoic, structured, long, perfect

Flight 4 (1 note)

White - Sweet/Dessert
1990 Château d'Yquem France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
94 points
with cheese - great intensity and length - impressive
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