Supper with friends

Chez nous
Tasted Saturday, November 19, 2022 by Vinumming & Ahhing with 84 views

Introduction

Relaxed dinner with some old friends, a couple of magnums and other odds.

Flight 1 (5 Notes)

  • 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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Closing

All showed well and were enjoyed by non wine-nerd friends.

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