A private dinner

Restaurant La Tour d'Argent *, Paris
Tasted Saturday, May 26, 2012 by Xavier Auerbach with 358 views

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • NV R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru La Tour d'Argent Blanc de Blancs Brut 91 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Very fine mousse, light, elegant, minerally, sightly nutty, flowers, lemon, well-rounded, good length.

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  • 1996 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    Wonderful colour, has evolved beautifully, intense but lively; opens up beautifully in the glass, minerals, lemon curd, honey, hint of peardrups and hay; lovely balancing acidity, intense but subtle and light, very harmonious, flowers, such elegance and finesse, excellent length.

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  • 1990 Domaine Henri Gouges Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Clos des Porrets St. Georges 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru

    Lovely colour, mature but very lively; wonderful bouquet that opens up beautifully in the glass, lovely core of red and black cherry fruit, tobacco and leather, iron and earth, spices, chocolate, deep and rich; velvety and rich on the palate, beautifully extracted, warm vintage but excellent structure, wonderful plummy flavours; excellent finish, rich, earthy, long. Fabulous NSG. Drink now - 2020+.

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  • 1983 Graham Porto Vintage 93 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    Half bottle. Very lively, young apprearance; more than a touch of VA on the nose, fabulous core of sweet black cherries, chocolate and spices, hint of nuts; fleshy, velvety, well-extracted. Still a young VP at 30 years of age, energetic, elegant and with excellent backbone and very good length. Drinking well now but will last for another 10 years at least.

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  • 1990 Château Doisy-Daëne 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

    Half bottle. Lovely rich golden colour; rich nose of honey, apricot, spices, flowers, fresh acidity, hint of coffee; on the palate medium-sweet, lively, refreshing, rich bitters, elegant but good weight, floral flavours; very good length, drinking beautifully.

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