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Amuse Bouche HK with L and N
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
91 points
This showed quite well I found; views were mixed in the room, though.
Red
1925 Marqués de Riscal Rioja Reserva
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
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
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
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
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