Purchased from Binnys, stored at 55 deg. Popped and poured. A prime example of how a Sauternes should taste. Lucious honey, apricot, and pear. Long finish and balanced. Drinking well now.
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Gift from private collection stored in ideal temperature and humidity in custom cellar. Cork was split mid-way, but bottle was otherwise perfect. Decanted. Initial nose was very complex with dark currant and cherry notes, definitely farm-y, but cleared shortly thereafter. After decanting for 4 hrs, served with Thanksgiving dinner. Beautiful orange tinged hue. Delicious full body with very rounded tannins. Nice cedar notes on the palate, even a vague hint of mint. Earthy, well-balanced, delicious.
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Purchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. Decanted 1 hr prior to consumption. Has old-world bouquet with some farminess on the opening nose. Medium bodied, tannins nicely softened. Not much acidity. Smooth texture with balanced fruit.
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2005 Château Guiraud
12/29/2011 - Edward A wrote: 94 Points
Purchased from Binnys, stored at 55 deg. Popped and poured. A prime example of how a Sauternes should taste. Lucious honey, apricot, and pear. Long finish and balanced. Drinking well now.
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1983 Château Margaux
11/24/2011 - Edward A wrote: 98 Points
Gift from private collection stored in ideal temperature and humidity in custom cellar. Cork was split mid-way, but bottle was otherwise perfect. Decanted. Initial nose was very complex with dark currant and cherry notes, definitely farm-y, but cleared shortly thereafter. After decanting for 4 hrs, served with Thanksgiving dinner. Beautiful orange tinged hue. Delicious full body with very rounded tannins. Nice cedar notes on the palate, even a vague hint of mint. Earthy, well-balanced, delicious.
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1998 Château Le Bon Pasteur
10/10/2010 - Edward A wrote: 92 Points
Purchased from HDH, stored at 55 deg. Decanted 1 hr prior to consumption. Has old-world bouquet with some farminess on the opening nose. Medium bodied, tannins nicely softened. Not much acidity. Smooth texture with balanced fruit.
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