For Sauvignon blanc, not bad. Only slightly slightly grassy. Nice florals, a touch oxidized. With time, the nose becomes curious with minor complexity. Unscored because I'm not a fan of sauvignon blanc.
Pop and pour, this kind of drank like a Bordeaux, although there was an element of smoke to it and it was dark in flavor. Plenty of earth, tobacco and leather. I wish I had more.
I have found Pol Roger to be spotty. Even among bottles that I purchased, some are amazing while others are uneventful. This one was more on the uneventful side. As ROCKNROLLER said, it is crisp and clean. There just isn't much there. I hope to have better experiences with this wine in the future.
To me, this wine is gaining weight and becoming more "typical" for Sauternes. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing. This is still relatively fresh and not overly sweet. I'm wondering if I should hold my remaining 750's for 5 years or so?
NV Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Les Parcelles 88 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Slightly oxidized, shy and very dry.
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2006 Diebolt-Vallois Champagne Grand Cru Fleur de Passion Brut 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
I adored this champagne. Fresh bread dough, almond extract, oxidation, very complex.
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2013 Peter Dipoli Sauvignon Voglar
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol
For Sauvignon blanc, not bad. Only slightly slightly grassy. Nice florals, a touch oxidized. With time, the nose becomes curious with minor complexity. Unscored because I'm not a fan of sauvignon blanc.
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2004 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino Rennina 93 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Bellisimo's bottle. Red-fruited and quite savory. The tannins are soft, and there is spice, herbs, underbrush and leather.
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2000 Antinori Tignanello Toscana IGT 93 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Pop and pour, this kind of drank like a Bordeaux, although there was an element of smoke to it and it was dark in flavor. Plenty of earth, tobacco and leather. I wish I had more.
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2006 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut 88 Points
France, Champagne
I have found Pol Roger to be spotty. Even among bottles that I purchased, some are amazing while others are uneventful. This one was more on the uneventful side. As ROCKNROLLER said, it is crisp and clean. There just isn't much there. I hope to have better experiences with this wine in the future.
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2012 Marc Hébrart Champagne Premier Cru Special Club 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
From a magnum, qualitatively this performed at the same level as their NV's. Too young?
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2005 Château Doisy-Daëne 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
To me, this wine is gaining weight and becoming more "typical" for Sauternes. I'm not sure if that is a good or bad thing. This is still relatively fresh and not overly sweet. I'm wondering if I should hold my remaining 750's for 5 years or so?
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NV Maso Martis Trento Brut Rosé
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trentino, Trento
Oxidized, totally ok but not nothing special. This is a starter wine.
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2010 Vecchie Terre di Montefili Chianti Classico Riserva 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
Gravel, dirt, peppery and red-fruited with cherries dominating. This would make a nice pizza wine.
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