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Robert Mondavi and First Growth Bordeaux
Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted April 4, 1992 by bestdamncab with 24 views
Introduction
9 Fabulous Wines to taste
Flight 1 (9 notes)
Red
1988 Château Margaux
95 points
Very smoky nosw with coffee hints, intense nose, same on the palate, medium/big body, seems to be closing down, same on finish as palate.
Red
1989 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
91 points
French style on the nose, big, rich, cedar, wood, black berry taste on the palate, same on the finish.
Red
1988 Château Lafite Rothschild
91 points
French style here, fruit is closed on the nose, hints of smoke and toast on the nose, more smoky, toasty, flavors on the palate, subdued flavors, lots of soft tannins and fruit on the finish.
Red
1988 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve
89 points
Big, rich cab, lovely wine on the nose, hints of raspberry, closed nose opened slowly, big, rich, sweet fruit, slightly fruit forward, some tannins on finish.
Red
1991 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
89 points
Barrel Sample tasted. bright fruity nose, good wine, little simple, fruit forward, should be very good.
Red
1988 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
88 points
Nose of very rich black berry, raspberry, sweet fruit, same on the palate but tight tonight, medium/long, pleasant finish.
White
1990 Robert Mondavi Winery Chardonnay Reserve
88 points
Smoky, toasty nose, same on palate and finish, shows hints of butter throughout, medium body, tasty, nice finish.
Red
1988 Château Latour Grand Vin
85 points
Tasty, fruity, rich, big body, green pepper. closed down to me, tannins on finish.
Red
1988 Opus One
85 points
Very, big, rich, ripe fruit on the nose, lots of sweet licorice on the palate, not fruit forward, lots of acid and tannins.
Closing
Terrific Tasting of Legendary wines.