Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group - Valentine Day Special
Urbano Cafe, Dallas, Texas
Tasted Monday, February 14, 2011 by wineismylife with 729 views
Introduction
One of our favorite local BYOB restaurants decided this Valentine Day to NOT play "flip that table" opting instead to do one of their monthly, single seating wine dinners. The Dallas 2nd Wednesday Group couldn't resist such a tempting offer. Here are the results:
1999 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année 93 Points
France, Champagne
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with steady beading. Nose of caramel, lemon, yellow apples and a hint of hazelnut. Flavors of lemon, yellow apples and yellow pears. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2002 Pierre Gimonnet & Fils Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Fleuron 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with steady beading. Nose of crisp green apples, toast, yellow pears and a hint of talc. Flavors of tangy Granny Smith apples, lemon zest and a hint of cherry on the medium to long finish. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2000 Merry Edwards Pinot Noir Cuvée Meredith Late Disgorged 90 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with steady beading. Nose of cookie dough, talc, florals and graham crackers. Flavors of lemon zest, baked apples and some soaked pears on the slightly clipped finish. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. I'd drink.
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1997 Maison Leroy Meursault 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
WIML92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tangerine, mixed yellow fruits, a dash of brown spice and some notes of camphor. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
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2005 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos St. Landry Blanc 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of ash, camphor, wet stones and basil. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears, a dash of sweet cherries and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the next two years.
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2008 Domaine des Aubuisières Vouvray Cuvée de Silex 92 Points
France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray
WIML92+/93-
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange foam, sea breeze and a hint of talc. Flavors of green apples, lemon and a hint of mineral. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2008 Schloss Vollrads Riesling Kabinett 90 Points
Germany, Rheingau
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange, sea foam and apricot. Flavors of kumquat, orange and apricot. Bright acidity, medium body. Drink or hold.
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1996 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Chambolle-Musigny 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of dried herbs, earth, fertilizer and berries. Flavors of berries, cranberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink or hold.
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2004 Cristom Pinot Noir Louise Vineyard 92 Points
USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Eola - Amity Hills
WIML92-93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Delicate nose of flowers, berries, cherries and a hint of dust. Flavors of berries, cranberries and cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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2007 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch 91 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
WIML91-92
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dust, white pepper, briar patch and cranberries. Flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of bitters on the medium finish. Medium acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air time or into the next 3-5 years.
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1999 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Corton-Bressandes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
WIML92+/93-
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Nose of saddle leather, berries, cherries, a dash of smoke and a bit of wet stones. Solid flavors of black berries and black cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1967 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Flawed
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
WIMLNR
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light rose color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Unfortunately it stopped right here. Completely and totally maderized.
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1988 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
WIML93+/94-
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of perfume, rose petals, a mix of dark fruit and a bit of leather. Solid flavors of berries, cherries and a hint of plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1988 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
WIML94+
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, fairly clear looking. Beautiful nose of cedar, rose petals, leather, dust and mixed dark fruit. Good flavors of berries, cherries, cranberries and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold.
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1996 Burgess Cabernet Sauvignon Vintage Selection 90 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of dried herbs, currants, camphor, white pepper and plums. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink now.
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2002 Rosemount Estate Syrah Balmoral 89 Points
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, McLaren Vale
WIML89
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of talc, currants and a hint of blueberry. Flavors of Bing cherries, berries and a bit of plum. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 3-5 years.
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1996 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lychee, paraffin and dried tropical fruits. Flavors of lychee and papaya. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink anytime.
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2003 Château Coutet Barsac 93 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of orange foam, almonds and lychee. Solid flavors of orange, lychee and simple sugar. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. No rush.
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