DAWGS August 2010 - European Whites

WineDrinkerofTexas home in Colleyville, Texas
Tasted Saturday, August 14, 2010 by wineismylife with 625 views

Introduction

The DAWGS met Saturday night at WineDrinkerofTexas home in Colleyville, Texas. The wine theme for the evening was European whites and we ended up with quite the mixed bag of white wines. Now onto the show...

Flight 1 (14 Notes)

  • NV P. Lancelot-Royer Champagne Cuvée de Reserve R. R. Blanc de Blancs Brut 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine and steady beading. Nose of spices, ginger and yellow apples. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples, sherry and peaches. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 90+

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  • NV Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine and steady beading. Nose of yellow apples, yellow pears and wet stones. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and light notes of lemon. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 90

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  • 2008 Vinarství Štepán Manák Moravský muškát Kabinet 88 Points

    Czech Republic, Moravia, Velkopavlovická, Velké Bílovice

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of grass, lilikoi and a hint of gooseberry. Flavors of peach and gooseberries. Medium acidity, light body. Drink now. 88?

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  • 2006 Domaine Ehrhart Pinot Gris IM Berg 88 Points

    France, Alsace

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of orange foam, apricot and honeysuckle. Flavors of apricot, peach and a hint of bitters. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. 88?

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  • 2005 Domaine Rieflé Pinot Gris Steinert 90 Points

    France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of apricot, honey and a hint of peach. Flavors of honey, peach and apricot. Medium acidity and body. Drink now. About two points behind previous bottles. 90?

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  • 2008 Domaine de Lancyre Roussanne 90 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Saint-Guilhem-le-Désert

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of wet stones, brown spice and a hint of camphor. Flavors of peach, apricot and minerals. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink or hold. 90

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  • 2002 Nicolas Joly Clos de la Coulée de Serrant 90 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Savennières-Coulée de Serrant

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dripping honey, apricot, florals and spice. Flavors of apricot, peach and pear. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term? 90+

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  • 2008 Bodegas y Vinedos Shaya Rueda Habis 91 Points

    Spain, Castilla y León, Rueda

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of creme, apricot and pear. Flavors of pears, apples and lemons. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 91.

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  • 1999 Domaine Maillard Père & Fils Corton Blanc

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of camphor, talc and mixed yellow fruits. Flavors of ginger cookie, almond and a hint of pear. Light to medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. 88+?

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  • 2004 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Combettes 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dust, cinnamon and soaked pears. Flavors of pears and apples. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. 90.

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  • 2005 Domaine Pinson Frères Chablis 1er Cru Montmain 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toast, pear and apple. Flavors of pears and apples with a little base minerals. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now, maybe into the short term? 90?

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  • 2008 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Rully Vieilles Vignes 91 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Rully

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of flowers, pears and a hint of clove. Flavors of pears, apples and light notes of cherries. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term, perhaps into the medium term? 91+?

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  • 2001 Kereskedőház Tokaji 3 Puttonyos Premium Selection 90 Points

    Hungary, Tokaji

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Amber color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of almonds, sherry, ash and honey. Flavors of honey and almonds. Medium acidity and body. Drink or hold. 90.

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  • 2007 Peter Mertes Eiswein Edelsüss Nachtgold 89 Points

    Germany, Rheinhessen

    Tasted non blind at a wine dinner. Opened and served immediately. Gold color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toffee, sorghum, honey and mixed nuts. Flavors of honey, pear and apricot. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. 89+

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