BWE: 1982 Bordeaux Retrospective (New York City: Fabio Piccolo Fiore): Very pale, nose is a bit shy but I get more white fruits than citrus and a hint of what I call "naphtha" - a dry-cleaning-solvent-like note that sounds awful as I write it but which adds a bit of interest. Light bodied, doesn't seem to make a big impression on the palate, probably a very good to excellent wine but overshadowed by the others in this flight.
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This 1996 is a serious white Bordeaux. Full-toasted, oaky, smoky. After 3 hours, getting more soft, elegant nose of great white Graves, getting close to Laville Haut-Brion too.
Full-bodied, plenty of fresh acidity, good balance and seductive texture. Too serious to get along with food...not easy wine.
Aftertaste is killer, dense, deep and austere...can not run, can not hide...uncomfortable numb.
Drink 2010...till the acid is getting low...2018..............93-94/100................
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BWE Pessac-Leognan tasting (Afghan Kebab House in NYC): Sharp acidity, some beautiful light sweet cream butter under. Bright but not light (weight). Added weight and depth (and a higher score) as the evening went on. I'm not usually a fan of dry white Bordeaux, but I liked this wine. B/B+
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6/30/2014 - Paul D wrote:
Bordeaux Wimps (La Trompette, Chiswick): Pale/medium gold. Slightly smoky, orangey, intense, medium bodied, fresh, notes of spice, lovely fresh acids, long finish. ****
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9/8/2012 - dbg wrote:
BWE: 1982 Bordeaux Retrospective (New York City: Fabio Piccolo Fiore): Very pale, nose is a bit shy but I get more white fruits than citrus and a hint of what I call "naphtha" - a dry-cleaning-solvent-like note that sounds awful as I write it but which adds a bit of interest. Light bodied, doesn't seem to make a big impression on the palate, probably a very good to excellent wine but overshadowed by the others in this flight.
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7/15/2008 - noppakit s. wrote: 93 Points
This 1996 is a serious white Bordeaux. Full-toasted, oaky, smoky. After 3 hours, getting more soft, elegant nose of great white Graves, getting close to Laville Haut-Brion too.
Full-bodied, plenty of fresh acidity, good balance and seductive texture. Too serious to get along with food...not easy wine.
Aftertaste is killer, dense, deep and austere...can not run, can not hide...uncomfortable numb.
Drink 2010...till the acid is getting low...2018..............93-94/100................
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1/9/2007 - MRichman wrote:
BWE Pessac-Leognan tasting (Afghan Kebab House in NYC): Sharp acidity, some beautiful light sweet cream butter under. Bright but not light (weight). Added weight and depth (and a higher score) as the evening went on. I'm not usually a fan of dry white Bordeaux, but I liked this wine.
B/B+
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