Pre 1990 Cali Cab + 1981 Birthday Surprise! (Cowford Chophouse): Interesting to see the Pinot dominance in the write-up as this was all light and bright and fresh and lemon peel and really a wine that makes you think it has <10 years of age rather than being over 40. Later disgorgement. In that CH style that is elegant and refined and overall a bit lighter and easier. Drinking really nicely but with lots more time to go.
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A lazy Sunday afternoon Chave lunch (The Grill Room at the Rosewood DC): Paul was unable to join but generously contributed this magnum. Initially a bit straightforward. With air, gets fresher and more precise. Beautiful fully mature nose displaying succulent sweet yellow fruit, peach, apricot marmalade, a hint of raspberry, smoked oyster, sweet spices and mineral. Fully mature harmonious palate, still showing generous medium fine mousse, airy and refined, bright acidity, strong mineral presence and a lovely long succulent yellow fruit driven finish. Showing beautifully en magnum format.
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5/12/2022 - MC2 Wines Likes this wine:
Pre 1990 Cali Cab + 1981 Birthday Surprise! (Cowford Chophouse): Interesting to see the Pinot dominance in the write-up as this was all light and bright and fresh and lemon peel and really a wine that makes you think it has <10 years of age rather than being over 40. Later disgorgement. In that CH style that is elegant and refined and overall a bit lighter and easier. Drinking really nicely but with lots more time to go.
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4/15/2018 - dcwino wrote: 94 Points
A lazy Sunday afternoon Chave lunch (The Grill Room at the Rosewood DC): Paul was unable to join but generously contributed this magnum. Initially a bit straightforward. With air, gets fresher and more precise. Beautiful fully mature nose displaying succulent sweet yellow fruit, peach, apricot marmalade, a hint of raspberry, smoked oyster, sweet spices and mineral. Fully mature harmonious palate, still showing generous medium fine mousse, airy and refined, bright acidity, strong mineral presence and a lovely long succulent yellow fruit driven finish. Showing beautifully en magnum format.
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6/13/2017 - RayOB wrote: 93 Points
Drank at 67 (Magnum)
A nose of smoke and oysters. 60 cab / 40 pinot
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3/16/2013 - Tavastgatan wrote: 93 Points
Super fresch and vibrant still. Very good and long life ahead.
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3/12/2013 - St Paul wrote: 92 Points
Very nice champagne with a quite sharp acidity and freshness. pleasant.
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