Poppy at Campania

Campania in Dallas, TX
Tasted Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by wineismylife with 596 views

Introduction

Poppy was in Dallas on business recently so a few Berserkers gathered together to share a few bottles and a lot of pizza. Here are the results:

Flight 1 (9 Notes)

  • NV Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Les Ursules 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine beading. Nose of toast, apple and sherry. Flavors of cherries, soaked pears and a dash of creme fraiche. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. 93+?

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  • 2004 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of hazelnuts, cream and a hint of wet stones. Flavors of tangy yellow pears, lemons and a bit of minerality. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. 92?

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  • 2007 Alpha Omega Chardonnay 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley

    Tasted non blind. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pineapple, vanilla, yellow pears and a bit of brown spice. Flavors of cream, orange foam and yellow pears. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short term. 91-92?

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  • 1999 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Tasted non blind. Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Slightly tight nose of leather, black berries, rose petals and white pepper. Flavors of berries and cherries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink with some slow oxygenation or continue to hold into the medium term. 93-94?

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  • 2003 Fattoria La Gerla Brunello di Montalcino 90 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

    Tasted non blind. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of roses, graham crackers and black cherries. Flavors of black cherries, black berries, plums and a hint of bitters. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the shorter term rather than medium term. 90?

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  • 1994 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 93 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

    Tasted non blind. Garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose of anise, herbs and mixed red fruits. Flavors of berries, cherries and a bit of herbs. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold but I'd lean towards drink. 93+?

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  • 1993 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Tasted non blind. Garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Slightly subdued nose of flowers, berries, cherries and a hint of leather. Flavors of red berries and red cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term, perhaps into the medium term? 92?

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  • 2006 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 93 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    Tasted non blind. Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of cocoa, dust, smoke, white pepper, berries and plums. Flavors of currants, black cherries, black berries, white pepper and a dash of bitters on the finish. Medium to bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold. Such a young wine. 93+?

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  • 1996 Torii Mor Pinot Noir Eason Vineyard 90 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Dundee Hills

    Tasted non blind. Garnet color in the glass, cloudy. nose of dust, potpourri and berries. Flavors of tart berries and Bing cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink now. 90? 91?

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Closing

My apologies for taking so long to get these notes posted. Travel has been a bear as of late. Thanks to everybody for coming! It was great!

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