1999 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Cornas Domaine de Saint Pierre
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12/17/2019 - Jeff W wrote:
What an interesting wine. Bought in auction so of unknown provenance, but even so the first taste is very unexpected. Light and bright and fresh with lively acidity that belies its 20 years, but the faded colour shows its maturity. The taste is all Cornas but the structure is all Burgundy. After a while soft tannins emerge to balance the acidity, providing serious length. Delicious. A lovely surprise. exc
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1996 Domaine des Lambrays Morey St. Denis
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11/11/2019 - Jeff W wrote:
Consistent with my note of 8 years ago. The nose is quite mute, but the hit of mature Burgundian pleasure comes at the back end. Not tannins, just a rush of sweet and savory earthy decaying forest floor, fading slowly and calling for one more sip. A lovely old village wine at an unexpected peak. exc
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2003 Marie et Pierre Bénetière Côte-Rôtie Cordeloux
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10/15/2019 - Jeff W wrote:
My impessions are consistent with my previous note, in spite of the passage of 11 years. On first opening, it's Côte-Rôtie on steroids. It takes, and in my view requires, lots of air. On day 2 it has softened and mellowed, and become a better balanced and delicious wine. Not a classic for me, but nevertheless excellent. I think this has plenty of years in it. dg
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