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• NV Philipponnat Champagne Royale Réserve Non Dosé

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  3/9/2024 - matage Does not like this wine: 72 Points

  Alka-Selzer, iodine and citric acid.
  Bone dry and fhe fruit has no chance of carrying the wine without the dosage. Would not have marked this as a champagne blind.
  Bordeline unpleasant (but then again - I am not a non-dosage-enthusiast in general)
  
  Deg March 2023 (2019 base vintage) so who knows if this will come around after a few years but I am not holding my breath for it.
  
  Tried the dosage version in parallel which was way more accessible and the BdN 2018 was the clear winner in the flight looking at drinkability within the next 5+ years.

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• 2016 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Les Hautes Garrigues

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  2/18/2024 - matage Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Dark red with slight violet hue.
  Very elegant on the nose - arctic blueberry, garrique, touch of pine/juniper wood, oak and leather with oriental spice and wet autumn leaves.
  Silky mouthfeel with undeniable power but gentle and refined.
  VERY nice and it will be interesting to see what some more time/air might bring.
  
  Coravin sample - Glass: Riedel Veloce Syrah

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• 1997 Chateau Musar

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  1/12/2024 - matage Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Fairly translucent in a garnet, slightly cloudy hue.
  Cherries, cranberry, brushed leather, spice and dust. Fairly dry with high acidity and long leathery tannins. Paired well with coffee roasted duck and pan jus.
  
  Fully mature but kept evolving so no rush to open if you are holding.
  
  Glass: Riedel Veritas Merlot

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