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A private dinner at a friend's
Waver, Ouder-Amstel, NL
Tasted December 26, 2015 by Xavier Auerbach with 341 views
Flight 1 (7 notes)
White - Sparkling
2002 Fernand Hutasse Champagne Brut Millésimé
92 points
Silky and harmonious, lovely weight of fruit, spicy and rich, toasty and nutty, excellent Bouzy typicity, intense and pure flavours, good length.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Domaine Alice Hartmann Crémant de Luxembourg
90 points
Fresh Riesling core, lovely citrus fruit from the Chardonnay, spicy depth from the Pinot Noir, supple and floral, juicy forward and fruit-driven, clean flavours, lovely length. Superior Crémant, a stylish and delicious drink.
Red
1995 Château La Croix de Gay
92 points
Fully mature, ripe and elegant, wonderful crushed red Merlot fruit, harmonious, mature and almost resolved tannins, refreshing acidity, delicious hint of spice, peppery Cabernet Franc, medium weight, clean flavours, lovely length. Excellent Pomerol.
Red
1995 Château La Pointe
91 points
Lovely nose, deep and spicy, black cherries, fresh red meat, slightly dusty; slightly tough on the palate, medium body, fruit is ripe, slender and quite old-fashioned, well-structured; good length.
Red
2001 Château Gazin Pomerol
93 points
Complete and rich Pomerol, wonderful ripe fruit and spices, power and finesse, a classic of great quality.
Red
1998 Château Giscours
90 points
Classic Giscours, the slightest hint of cork, good depth and energy, well-developed ripe Cabernet fruit, spicy oak, liquorice, earth, bright and lively tannins, medium weight, good length.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1997 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
91 points
Rich golden colour; sweet tropical fruit, lovely rôti, medium sweet, classic flavours; very good length.
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