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Tasted Saturday, August 2, 2014 - Sunday, August 3, 2014 by stephen locke with 528 views

Flight 1 - Saturday (7 Notes)

The Fevre made up for a disappointing Mise en Cave and the flawed Puligny.
Of the 96 Clarets the Duhart is drinking better now, but I think the Barton offers more for the future. Great shame about the Pontet Canet

  • NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Reserve Mis en Cave 2009 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    (8/2/2014)

    Mature colour with only moderate bubbles. Mature toasty flavours balancing some fresh yellow fruit.

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  • 2002 Benoit Ente Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts Flawed

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

    (8/2/2014)

    Sadly shot. The colour was reassuring and some fruit on entry - but the oxidised notes started and the finish was raw and unpleasant.

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  • 2007 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

    (8/2/2014)

    Really good - starbright pale yellow with lots of sweet fruit - peaches and grapefruit notes supported and balanced by a beautiful line of acidity. The clarity of the wine shines through.

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  • 2012 Roberto Anselmi San Vincenzo Veneto IGT 88 Points

    Italy, Veneto, Veneto IGT

    (8/2/2014)

    Another lovely bottle - crisp pear flavours and some acidity, very easy to drink and enjoyable

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  • 1996 Château Duhart-Milon 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    (8/2/2014)

    Decanted - but ready to drink straight away. Aged claret bricking at the edges - pencil box with sweet fruit and supple tannins & enjoyably fresh. Drinking very well now but still no rush for the remaining bottles

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  • 1996 Château Pontet-Canet Flawed

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    (8/2/2014)

    Corked

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  • 1996 Château Léoville Barton 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

    (8/2/2014)

    Big and burly. Decanted and drunk 2 hours later. Relatively quiet nose, but the palate is all there. Classic claret of pencil box, red fruit and tannic structure. Still has firm tannins and I'd guess still some development to come. Compared to the 96 Duhart - this is bigger and in need of more time, whereas the Duhart is more accessible now. Overall I think the LB will be the better wine

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Flight 2 - Sunday (4 Notes)

The Moscato always splits opinions.
The Chambolle stood out but the 904 isn't far behind - 2001 seems to be rather special for La Rioja Alta - the Ardanza has been great every time I've tasted it.
The Rouget was disappointing compared to other bottles - I view it as an early drinker, and it may just have been a little old, or a poor bottle

  • 2011 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Moscato d'Asti Bricco Quaglia 85 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Moscato d'Asti

    (8/3/2014)

    Fizzy grape juice. Very refreshing after a long walk, quite pretty and delicate tones but the overwhelming sweetness dominates for me. Possibly it would have been just as refreshing to have had a beer?

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  • 2001 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

    (8/3/2014)

    Just lovely with barbecued leg of lamb. Quite a floral nose with the expected red fruits. Balanced with ripe fruit and acidity. Tannins have melted somewhat and the forest floor is starting to show. Overall impression of a fresh elegant wine that was very easy to drink

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  • 2001 Château Rouget 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

    (8/3/2014)

    Ready to drink - no decant needed. Aged looking claret with sweet plummy fruits minerals and smoke on the nose. Lost some freshness on the palate and a little foursquare in the mouth. A surprisingly long finish.

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  • 2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 93 Points

    Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja

    (8/3/2014)

    Classic traditional Rioja - no hurry to drink this at all. Spicy smokey nose with hints of balsamic. Very round and smooth in the mouth - supple with more spice and black fruit. Long lingering finish. Feels elegant

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