Dan's House
Tasted Friday, December 1, 2017 by galewskj with 381 views
Dan and Elise were the most gracious hosts I've ever met. They provided all the food in their marvelous house. Everyone brought amazing wines to this, especially Dan. We did not vote (to protect the innocent), but I believe the 1995 Chateau Margaux was everyone's favorite red.
NV Bernard Gaucher Champagne Brut 89 Points
France, Champagne
Nice elegance. Light, but somehow it has a lot of power. I enjoyed this.
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2008 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Special Club Millesimé de Collection 87 Points
France, Champagne
The nose is rich, oaky, and yeasty. The palate is NOT. It is sour and acidic. Many people liked this tonight. I liked the nose, but the palate is quite challenging for me.
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2002 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut 88 Points
France, Champagne
Everyone seemed to love this champagne, except me. And I brought it. The nose has power and depth. The palate is lean, tight and high-toned. For my taste, this is not ready to drink. I've enjoyed NV Krug much more than this bottle. I was shocked to hear other people talk about how much they loved this. Style preference? Still, it doesn't suck.
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2013 Rivers-Marie Chardonnay B. Thieriot Vineyard 93 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
This is as delicious as every Rivers Marie Thieriot chardonnay has been. Very dependable, aside from the 2010's that didn't age. Maybe this chardonnay shouldn't age? I see no reason to age it. Regardless, a lovely tropical fruit, oaked and yet balanced Chardonnay that I wish I could have in larger quantity. But also, why is this vintage getting better scores on Cellartracker? To me, it's no different than the 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 (yes), 2012.
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2007 Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard 89 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Drank a good-sized glass over about 1.5 hours, waiting for the oak to subside. Matchstick, sulphur, and oak, and oak, and oak, and OAK. A 2004 of this drank this year was not nearly as oaky. This has surpassed my threshold. It is still a well-made wine.
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