Beat the Lafite tasting

Sydney, Australia
Tasted Friday, August 9, 2013 by CamWheeler with 673 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 1992 Dom Pérignon Champagne Oenothèque 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    Pale coloured. Lemon zest, toast and mineral aromas initially, with air some more richness starts to come through with a hint at honey. The palate has bright acidity and that mineral element shines through as well. Still in the process of developing and with plenty of room to move upwards.

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  • 2008 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Bonnes Mares 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

    Meaty notes, red cherry and rhubarb with a tinge of earth and chestnut, and in the background initially, but lifting continually was a very fragrant perfumed element. The palate shows off focused minerality and fine acidity, with plenty of red fruit showing through. It's more restrained in nature than muscular, though the tannins are firm and this obviously needs time to flourish.

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  • 1999 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Bonnes Mares Grand Cru

    Served blind. The nose showed leather, smoky meat, some blood/iron and well woven spice aromas. The palate is weighty and was much more muscular than the previous wine. The tannins and oak are prominent still, but the length is just outrageously good with the acidity dragging the fruit through the structural elements. Great stuff, though it is still very much in its youth.

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  • 2011 Sylvain Cathiard Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Aux Malconsorts 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

    Beautifully perfumed aromas draw you into this wine with violets, red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, a touch of oak influence and typical vosne spices - I would be entirely happy smelling this wine all evening. Superbly silky and with savoury spice, the fruit is dense but with a brightness to it that matches the nose. Fantastic depth and carry, this is a wine that aspires to brilliance and reaches it!

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  • 1990 Gaja Barolo Sperss 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Dense nose of tar and graphite with cherry and licorice. The palate is taut but detailed and both the structure and the length are seriously impressive. It's 23 years old at this point and I'd probably back it to develop for another 10 with ease.

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  • 1995 Château Lafite Rothschild 95 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Given a long decant. Youthful and intense nose of pencil shavings, kirsch, cassis and some roses. The explosive youthfulness shows on the palate as well but it never feel overbearing as the structure is equally uncompromising. This has barely budged since I last tried it 5 years ago, at that time I said it would develop over the next 20 years and I'd probably still say the same again from now.

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  • 2000 Tua Rita Redigaffi Toscana IGT 96 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    A decadent but complex nose - plum, graphite, kirsch, coffee, cocoa and licorice. Clearly very rich and sultry in style, it has stunning depth and purity in the fruit to give it dimension and amplify the interest. Impeccably long, this is truly superb and a clear step up on a very very good 2006 Redigaffi tried a few weeks prior.

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  • 1997 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Masseto Toscana IGT Flawed

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Thoughts were that this wasn't quite in the best condition. Lots of undergrowth/autumnal decay, earthy mushroom and five spice. The palate is similarly very savoury, with some ripe fruit being hinted at. Fading a little bit on the finish, this is probably more developed that it should be if the bottle was in great condition but it was still quite tasty regardless!

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  • 2004 Penfolds Bin 60A 95 Points

    Australia, South Australia

    Opulent but intoxicating aromas of blackberry, cassis, cinnamon, plum, tobacco and black cherry. It's incredible how seamless the palate feels, despite the tremendous density and youthful power of the fruit. The tannin structure is really impressive as it is not at all obtrusive while still providing structure to reign in the immense fruit. Delicious but give it time if you can!

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