Two 1999 Cortons Tasted

Yan's China Bistro, Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted Wednesday, December 15, 2021 by bestdamncab with 121 views

Introduction

1999 Cortons

Flight 1 - Corton and special steak at Yans (2 Notes)

Alex and Mike liked the Corton-Bressandes better, traditional Burgundy style but no nose really disappointed me today. So, I scored them a tie.

1999 Domaine Tollot-Beaut Corton-Bressandes 91 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

Nose was completely absent, must be in a dumb stage, the entire tasting. on the palate, medium/big body, opened very slowly over 2 hours to win the tasting, old style red Burgundy, very tasty, lovely red fruit, mouth filling, and a medium/long finish.

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1999 Domaine Michel Mallard & Fils Corton-Maréchaudes 91 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

Nose of lovely rich fruit, black cherry, black berry, New World style Burgundy, same on the palate, big body, tasty, showed better the first 2 hours than the Corton-Bressandes, faded slightly as we neared the third hour and score was lowered, medium/long finish and lovely, fruity aftertaste.

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Flight 2 - Wine tasted with Alex today (3 Notes)

1980 was a WOW today!

1980 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon State Lane Vineyard 96 Points

USA, California, Napa Valley

Thanks to Ryan for 2 generous pours of this wine from a 3.0-liter bottle. Nose of lovely rich fruit, black and red cherry here, very floral nose like an Old English rose, hints of dusty earth and allspice, same on the palate, tasted young due to bottle size, never guess this was 41 years old, mouth filling fruit, rich fruit, elegant, shows age but not tired, wonderful wine, long, flavorful finish and aftertaste, This is the most famous Beringer Vineyard IMO, the 1981 and 1982 should not be missed if you have the opportunity to taste them.

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1995 Château L'Arrosée 92 Points

France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru

Nose of black berry, fragrant spring bouquet, hints of barnyard and allspice and cigar box, on the palate, big body, tasty, enjoyed over 3 nights, mouth filling fruit, at peak, drinking well, suggest you enjoy now, rich, long finish and lovely aftertaste, photo uploaded.

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2005 Porter Creek Pinot Noir Fiona Hill Vineyard 90 Points

USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

Thanks to Alex for 2 pours of this Pinot Noir, first time tasting Fiona Hill, nose of red cherry, allspice, light hints of game and barnyard, same on the palate, tasty, almost mouth filling fruit, touch simple but very tasty for a 16- year-old Pinot Noir. medium/long finish, lovely aftertaste.

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