Taylor 1985 Vintage & Copain Pinot Noir L'autumn

Cru, NYC
Tasted Thursday, March 17, 2005 by jamiekutch with 921 views

Introduction

Tim SPEARS was in town last night for the Polaner tasting. He was pouring Magnums of CLOS MIMI from his library. Unfortunately I wasn't able to make the tasting, but met up with Tim at Cru in NYC for a glass of Port.

With some time to kill I started with a California Pinot. Below are my notes.

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2003 Saisons des Vins (Copain) Pinot Noir l'Automne 88 Points

    USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley

    Nose is filled with ripe binge cherry fruit which fill the glass. You can also make out some forest aromas and notes of wood. As I sit with the wine it takes on a very slightly stewed tone. The palate is medium and fruit filled as well. Iin time the palate begins to dry on the finish and the stewed fruit is moderatly apparent. Wine-searcher shows this wine for $16 which is definitly a bargain and casualy opening one during the week is certainly worth the small tariff. Am I spoiled by drinking vineyard designated $45 bottles of Pinot. Unfortunelty I think so, but I would consider trying this wine in a future vintage.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

  • 1985 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage 89 Points

    Portugal, Douro, Porto

    Black in color with brawny big black fruit spice and cigar box notes. The palate has firmness with its beefy, rich style. Descent fruit with apparent alcohol. Finishes ok - I would reach for a Grahams in this vintage instead.

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Closing

Tim was a great dude and it was fantastic being able to sit down with someone as knowledgeable as him. I have yet to taste a Clos Mimi wine but after enjoying his conversation and hearing his progression as a wine maker, I look forward to it. Thanks Tim and next time I see you will be on the west coast.

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