About 5 years in bottle has really added to the complexity of this wine. Some green apple freshness and lime zest to the nose. Palate long and refreshing with great poise.
From magnum. Decanted a couple of hour ahead of drinking. For its modest place in the classification this is classy wine. There is a definite cassis and sandalwood character to the the nose. Tannins resolving beautifully but with time in hand. There's a cracking texture here too. Some smoky tea notes emerge in time.
Wow. Very intense, youthful lemon oil depth to this wine both on the nose and the palate. There is some unctuous tropical fruits here too - Alphonse mango methinks. The first time I've had a Sauternes that I think I've gone for too early. Definitely did here. But this looks like it will be excellent in a year or two.
NV Taittinger Champagne Brut Réserve 89 Points
France, Champagne
About 5 years in bottle has really added to the complexity of this wine. Some green apple freshness and lime zest to the nose. Palate long and refreshing with great poise.
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2016 Domaine Chavy-Chouet Bourgogne Blanc Les Femelottes 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc
From magnum. Pleased with where this is in its evolution. Fresh cut apple and stone fruits, acidity just where I like it. Good balance and mouthfeel.
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2005 Château Beaumont 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
From magnum. Decanted a couple of hour ahead of drinking. For its modest place in the classification this is classy wine. There is a definite cassis and sandalwood character to the the nose. Tannins resolving beautifully but with time in hand. There's a cracking texture here too. Some smoky tea notes emerge in time.
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2020 Domaine Robert Sirugue Bourgogne Passetoutgrains 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Passetoutgrains
Lovely crunchy red fruits and light texture here. A last minute addition to the line up with some thirstier than expected guests.
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2017 Château La Tour Blanche Sauternes 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Wow. Very intense, youthful lemon oil depth to this wine both on the nose and the palate. There is some unctuous tropical fruits here too - Alphonse mango methinks. The first time I've had a Sauternes that I think I've gone for too early. Definitely did here. But this looks like it will be excellent in a year or two.
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