Wines @ Mike's

Coventry, CT
Tasted Saturday, December 6, 2014 by mdefreitas with 459 views

Flight 1 - SPARKLING (1 Note)

Flight 2 - WHITES (4 Notes)

Flight 3 - REDS (5 Notes)

  • 2005 Bruno Giacosa Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d'Alba 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    Double decanted. Surprisingly accessible, yet by no means ready to drink. This displayed a lovely array of rose petal, cloves, and delicate red fruit fruit flavors, but seems to be holding a lot in the tank. Although easy to drink the structure is there, just so cashmere soft. This needs time to gain secondary notes.

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  • 1987 Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos Colares Reserva Tinto 95 Points

    Portugal, Lisboa, Colares

    Such a pity that Colares (especially mature ones) are so hard to find in the US. A truly under appreciated appellation. A glorious nose that combines the secondary notes of maturity with a fresh core of bright red fruits. The fine structure (seems more acidic than tannic) keeps this refreshing and light. So many flavors emerged throughout the night... dried cherries, stones, iron, leather, dried flowers, autumnal spices. An elegant and delicate wine, with a memorable and persistent flavor profile.

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  • 1988 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    It has been about 16 years since I last tried this (which at the time, showed nicely). I certainly hope tonight's showing is not indicative of where this wine is now. While still drinkable, it did seem a bit hollow and shrill. Not rated.

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  • 1970 Château Canon 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

    Completely resolved and completely delicious. Loads of secondary scents and flavors, but still holding some fruit and (slight) grip to keep things interesting. Classic old Bordeaux notes of cedar, earth and leather. Smooth as velvet. Not sure how much to hold onto this, but it sure is tasty now. To it's credit, it evolved and improved through the night. Fascinating wine.

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  • 1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Points

    France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

    This has that rare oxymoronic trait of "clean funkiness". Forest floor and barnyard scents, but so fresh and clean... mixed with lovely herbs and bright red fruits. Complex, balanced and lively. Excellent example of Beaucastel.

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Flight 4 - DESSERT (2 Notes)

  • 2010 Château d'Yquem Declassified 89 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    Is this really declassified d'Yquem? Who knows... I was not expecting much, but was pleasantly surprised. Delicious, well balanced and displaying excellent acidity. It lacks complexity and depth, but this is still quite young and primary. This really needs time to develop. I have two more bottles which will be stashed away for educational puposes.

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  • 1989 Château d'Yquem 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    An excellent Sauternes, but perhaps not an excellent d'Yquem. Moderate complexity with good persistence, but a bit too loose-knit for d'Yquem. A bit more tension and depth is needed. A wonderful dessert wine, but expectations are high for this estate.

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