Post-holiday dinner w/eyesintime

Anvil Club
Tasted Friday, November 29, 2013 by AllRed with 624 views

Introduction

Eyesintime was in town for the Thanksgiving holiday and had time to get together for dinner before heading home. It's always a pleasure getting together with friends and having an excuse to pull a few corks of great bottles. There was no theme, and we simply ordered off the restaurant's dinner menu. Joining Domino and I were:

eyesintime
jcubed
M/M thelostverse
Vino Me & Lady VM

Flight 1 (13 Notes)

  • NV Henriet-Bazin Champagne Premier Cru Sélection de Parcelles Brut 91 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    Light color with notes of pear, apple, chalk and citrus. An initial tart apple flavor is followed by limestone, citrus and mineral. Good underlying acidity. Crisp and focused.

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  • 1998 J. Lassalle Champagne Premier Cru Special Club 93 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

    Darker color. An initial aroma of corn silk starts things off, followed by almond cream, nuts, baked apple and play-doh. Medium bead with flavors of baked orchard fruit, blanched almonds and caramel with smoky undertones. Drinking very well right now.

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  • 2000 Gaston Chiquet Champagne Special Club Brut Vauzelle 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    Aromas of yeast, apple and citrus with play-doh overtones. Lemon, apple, chalk and limestone flavors. Young; give this one a few years yet.

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  • 2003 Joh. Jos. Prüm Graacher Himmelreich Riesling Spätlese 92 Points

    Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

    AP 2 576 511 08 04. Aromas of sulpher and white peach turning towards diesel but not quite getting there. Peach, apple and stone fruit flavors with fairly low acidity.

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  • 2003 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Has a dirty quality in the bouquet, along with almonds, white fruit, green Skittles-absolutely, and pear. Flavors of white fruit, clay and herb with a nice earthy undertone.

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  • 2008 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules Domaine des Héritiers Louis Jadot 90 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

    Light garnet color with aromas of cherry, forest floor and clay. Cherry, dark berries and herbal qualities on the palate with a mineral tone on the finish. 90+ pts.

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  • 1997 Dominique Laurent Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru

    Double decanted very briefly off its sediment and back into the bottle a couple of hours before dinner. Fairly youthful looking with a dark core and no bricking. Aromas of cherry, orange zest, cinnamon, tarragon, minerals and florals. Cherry, currant, mineral and forest floor flavors with a long finish. Develops a terrific meaty note with more time in the glass. Well-balanced and integrated, this is drinking very well now and should hold for a few years yet. 94+ pts.

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  • 2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga 90 Points

    USA, California, Napa Valley, Calistoga

    Inky crimson color. Cassis, blackberry and chocolate aromas. Vanilla, red and black fruit, chocolate and herbal qualities on the palate. Shows just a bit of alcohol; firm tannins.

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  • 1988 Château Cos d'Estournel 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Estèphe

    Double decanted briefly off its sediment back into the bottle a couple of hours before dinner. Light garnet color featuring aromas of violets, graphite, cherries, currants and forest floor. Fully-integrated on the palate. Flavors of red and dark berries, roasted herbs and earth. Finishes very well with good length and balance.

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  • 1999 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon 93 Points

    Australia, Western Australia, South West Australia, Margaret River

    Aromas of mint, dark fruit, currants, plum and spice. Well-balanced and integrated; flavors of dark fruit, spice, herbs and eucalyptus. Lengthy, balanced finish. 93+ pts.

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  • 1999 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie Château d'Ampuis 95 Points

    France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie

    Aromas of bacon fat, dark fruit, pepper, mineral and red berries. Complete and balanced, with roasted game, pepper, spice, red currants and herbs on the palate. Lingering finish with red fruit, bacon and spice tones. A terrific bottle- thanks jcubed.

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  • 2000 Château Haut-Bages Libéral 90 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    A nice mix of red and black fruit aromas with graphite and spice undertones. Medium-bodied and coming along quite nicely, featuring flavors of black currants, earth, spice and herbs. Medium+ finish.

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  • 2008 Château d'Yquem 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    A 375ml, popped & poured. Aromas of coconut, pineapple and tropical fruits. The palate follows the bouquet, filling the mouth with tropical fruit and botrytis spice. Adds a candied orange peel quality. Rich texture yet feels lively and has an elegance. Bright acidity keeps things lively. 93+ pts.

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Closing

Thanks all for a wonderful evening.

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