Birthday Dinner

All well aged Bordeaux and we finished with a 1984 Port.

• 1975 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Didn't expect much but this wine has outdone me. It has kept in much better shape than I have! Unbelievable notes of minerals, soil, leather, and such a sense of place. Mmmm... it's like drinking Pauillac itself. It's still lively on the palate, and there are still some tannins left. Finish is mid-length. Enjoyed this very much.

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• 1982 Château Marquis d'Alesme 92 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Love how Bordeaux can age, slowly and gracefully. Loved this.

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• 1988 Château Talbot 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  Garnet red in color. Earthy, dark fruits and a bit of funk on the nose. Soft on the palate, ripe tannin. Finish is shorter than expected. Not as good as the Marquis d'Alesme but still a very enjoyable wine and a respectable effort.

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• 1996 Château Beau-Séjour Bécot 89 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

  Glad I drank this. It's not getting any better. The cellar is not a hospital guys. Drink up!

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• 1984 Smith Woodhouse Porto Late Bottled Vintage 88 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  Enjoyable but lacks complexity. Simple after dinner wine.

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