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NV Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grande Réserve
4/26/2024 - sh6k Likes this wine: 95 Points
I loved this. Gorgeous juicy acidity in a super composed super integrated broad package. Crisp and acidity but in no way biting or harsh. Interesting exotic nose — kiwi? Hints of Burgundian chalky candy. Great finish. Loved it.
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2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne Rosé
4/21/2024 - sh6k Likes this wine: 94 Points
Right after opening, the two halves of the wine aren’t quite integrated — there’s a bright and fruity Pinot noir full of cherries, like a Sonoma pinot, and there’s a frothy toasty creamy champagne. Both good though neither amazing -- in no way is in "Burgundian" or anything majestic. Tannins just barely noticeable on the teeth. Beautiful red-copper color.
After 30 minutes they come together into a great cherries and marzipan pastry. Which is pretty cool and approaching greatness.
I saved one glass in the bottle for tomorrow; I’m hoping it integrates even better.
Next day: it's better integrated, and fully open. Big broad peaches and toast. Long long finish. It's like a champagne, but juicier. Which is fun. But ... I dunno, it's still not doing it for me. Well made wine for sure -- big complex flavors, long finish, etc -- but I continue to not understand rosé champagne.
Scoring for my own enjoyment: 92. Scoring for how well-made it is and all that: 96. So recording it as a 94.
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1982 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco
4/16/2024 - sh6k Likes this wine: 97 Points
Wine of the night — the somm poured us a half glass each from the end of the bottle (ie it was well aerated) into a big ol snifter looking red wine glass and — oh wow. The nose was so wild and open like a cigar ate a whole pack of teriyaki beef jerky. Same on the palate but totally integrated and relaxing and mellow in the best possible way. Great dark red/purple color, very little bricking. Super fun and the best old red Italian wine I’ve had.
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