An Evening at the Grillmaster's House

Thanks to Fernando for hosting an cooking this feast!
Some brief notes from the night - having too much fun to do long ones!

• 2004 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  lovely nose of apples and fresh bread. light mid with citrus and lemon rind. mineral-driven and refreshing. long finish with a touch of grapefruit.

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• 2008 Bernard Dugat-Py Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

  tart cherry, touch of candied cherry note. red berries, velvety mid, smooth and full of earthy cherry / cherry pit (think old sour kriek). the earthy qualities are magnified with time. very young still - and in need of a few years. just plain delicious.

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• 2003 Domaine Serene Pinot Noir Evenstad Reserve 92 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  mature oregon pinot. the education continues! earthy but also quite brawny. Cola, hints of vanilla and black fruit. mid has a touch of balsamic note, deeply savory, rich fruit, a hint of warmth at the back. finish is ripe, rustic, with hint of tartness and spice.

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• 1992 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero 92 Points

  Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero

  Dark, meaty, funky nose. cherry with chocolate mid. brawny finish with fresh note of acidity. fully mature.

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• 2000 Château Cabrières Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Centenaire 91 Points

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

  Funky (touch of VA?), ripe black fruit on nose. violets, chewy mid with good acidity. sweet black fruit (plum) toward the back. some herbs and spice. pepper on the medium long finish.

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• 1995 Fonseca Porto Guimaraens Vintage 92 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  chocolate covered plums, sweet cassis jam, luxurious mix, still young. touch of heat in the back. long sweet finish.

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thanks again!