Monthly Tasting Group: Spain
Tilia, Mpls
Tasted Sunday, June 10, 2018 by rocknroller with 300 views
Introduction
The theme was Spain this month. Fifteen of us gathered at Tilia for some top notched Steven Brown cuisine. We had some wine too. The food was better for the most part.
NV Louis Roederer Champagne Brut Premier 90 Points
France, Champagne
This is always a nice Champagne, and sometimes it really shines. Tonight was solid, foamy mousse, tart pear, tart citrus, some yeast, subtle nut skin. 90+ to 91pts.
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NV Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Réserve 92 Points
France, Champagne
There was some confusion over the vintage. In actuality this is N/V but built off of the stellar 2008 vintage. This has excellent depth and intensity, toasty and almost juicy on the nose and palate with fresh pear, full bodied, really good. I can't speak for our compadres at the other table, but our table was loving this tonight. This is a classic Champagne. 92+pts.
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2015 Domaine de Marquiliani Corse Rosé Gris de Marquiliani 91 Points
France, Corsica, Corse
Ultra, ultra, ultra pale with barely a hint of pink - if you hold it up to a white sheet of paper anyway (virtually clear). Ooh, like this Mr. Lynch. Elegant, spiced, light, delicate, strawberry, lacy and lifted. Nice with some age. 91+pts.
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2010 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru Séchets 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Drinking great again. I love this; Grand Cru intensity, oyster shell, earthy, tangy, Meyer lemon, lime, grapefruit.
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1998 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 890 93 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Same bottle as Chablis28. I apparently liked this more than he did. I thought this was lovely, balanced, and integrated with a perfume of dried flowers, dill, spices, red fruit, tart and fresh with silky tannins. The wood is noticeable, but I find the dill lending character and interest. 92+ to 93pts.
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2002 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
This was on the downslope; I think this was a pretty big wine, but the fruit has faded and this is showing alcohol and glycerin Dill, black cherry, black cherry liqueur, alcohol, glycerin. No score.
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2006 Bodegas Muga Rioja Gran Reserva Prado Enea 88 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Big, lush, dark fruits, wood spice, full bodied, oak.
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2005 Abadía de Acón Ribera del Duero Targúm Flawed
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
corked
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2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia Flawed
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
corked
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2003 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia 89 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Splash decanted. Black fruits, wood, spice, alcohol, liqueur, settled down with some time and evened out somewhat.
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2001 Bodegas Emilio Moro Ribera del Duero Malleolus de Valderramiro 90 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
Decanted for 3 hours. This was much more approachable now with a healthy decant and some more time under the belt. Earth, high toned, olive, blackberry liqueur, nice tannins, a mix of red and black fruits, full bodied and modern.
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