A beautiful balance of richness and maturity. Freshness and evolution blend seamlessly, with gentle notes of toasted brioche and honeyed citrus. A graceful, energetic wine
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
Served blind. Gentle red-cherry and faint plum-blossom aromas on the nose. The palate is supple, elegant, and layered — silky in texture, with lingering red-fruit perfume. Light in weight yet beautifully complex. （My guess is 2000/2001 DRC RSV）
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Served blind. A f hint of volatility quickly disappears to reveal candied fruit, strawberries, and bright youthful energy. Transparent, lifted, and full of tension — feels youthful and vivid. （My Guess would be 2013/2017 Vorsne-Romanee 1er？）
Spicier and fuller than the 2021. The stem-driven perfume is intoxicating — whole-cluster notes of spice, flowers, and wild fruit. Dense yet vibrant, a very different but equally compelling style.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Bright red-cherry and currant fruit, crystalline acidity, and superb balance. Cool-toned, elegant, and poised — the picture of refinement. This could evolve even further.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart Grand Cru
Opened 6+ hours before serving. Dark fruit concentration with fine balance. Broad and modern in style yet harmonious. Needs time to reveal full complexity.
1995 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Vinothéque Brut 95 Points
France, Champagne
A beautiful balance of richness and maturity. Freshness and evolution blend seamlessly, with gentle notes of toasted brioche and honeyed citrus. A graceful, energetic wine
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1992 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St. Vivant 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru
Served blind. Gentle red-cherry and faint plum-blossom aromas on the nose. The palate is supple, elegant, and layered — silky in texture, with lingering red-fruit perfume. Light in weight yet beautifully complex. （My guess is 2000/2001 DRC RSV）
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2001 Emmanuel Rouget Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru
Served blind. A f hint of volatility quickly disappears to reveal candied fruit, strawberries, and bright youthful energy. Transparent, lifted, and full of tension — feels youthful and vivid. （My Guess would be 2013/2017 Vorsne-Romanee 1er？）
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2021 Domaine Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Compared with the 2017, this shows more finesse and purity. Bursting with cherry candy, cola, and a playful sparkle — like fireworks in a glass.
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2017 Domaine Bizot Bourgogne Le Chapitre 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
Spicier and fuller than the 2021. The stem-driven perfume is intoxicating — whole-cluster notes of spice, flowers, and wild fruit. Dense yet vibrant, a very different but equally compelling style.
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2018 Joseph Drouhin Musigny 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Musigny Grand Cru
Expressive, with opulent red fruit and lush texture. Still youthful — beauty in waiting. 93 now, with upside.
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2012 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St. Jacques 96 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Bright red-cherry and currant fruit, crystalline acidity, and superb balance. Cool-toned, elegant, and poised — the picture of refinement. This could evolve even further.
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1983 Domaine Clair-Daü Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Plum and dried-fruit notes with a faint oxidative edge; slightly past its peak but still charming in its gentle, nostalgic maturity.
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2001 Domaine de la Vougeraie Musigny 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Musigny Grand Cru
Beautiful acidity and an elegant, refined palate. Poised and harmonious, now at its peak drinking window.
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1985 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 94 Points
France, Champagne
Graceful maturity, steady and composed. Layers of brioche, almond, and gentle citrus.
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1979 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut 97 Points
France, Champagne
Lemon zest and toasted bread lead into a mesmerizing caramel richness. Remarkably fresh and balanced for its age
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2018 Domaine du Clos de Tart Clos de Tart 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart Grand Cru
Opened 6+ hours before serving. Dark fruit concentration with fine balance. Broad and modern in style yet harmonious. Needs time to reveal full complexity.
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2023 Maison Glandien L'Origine L'Atmosphère Rouge 92 Points
France, Burgundy
Aromatic and distinctive — slightly light on the palate but charmingly original. Expressive nose, fresh finish.
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1998 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Santo Stefano 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
Saline freshness and cassis fruit with penetrating clarity. Powerful yet elegant, showing excellent drive and definition. Great with the main course.
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1995 Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Candied fruit and matured honeyed tones; graceful evolution with a firm core of minerality.
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2014 Domaine Jacques Prieur Montrachet 95 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Montrachet Grand Cru
Saline and powerful, yet precise. Excellent concentration and cut — a Montrachet of drive and energy, finishing with lush savoriness.
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