[0.4] 5 blinds at Indie

Blind tasting at Indie + Geelou jazz bar, January 2023.

Wines: 0 atypical (1 corked)
Score: 0.4 (2 misses in 5 wines)

1 identification miss:
- Vacqueyras: called Sonoma Pinot — wrong lateral group (2 pts)

• 2010 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Grand Cellier Rubis 88 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

  (Blind)
  
  Called: Rosé Champagne, Meunier, good quality, NV.
  Actual: 2010 Vilmart Rosé Champagne.
  Analysis: Got the style right.

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• 2018 Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray Sec La Butte du Trésor 87 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Touraine, Vouvray

  (Blind)
  Dry, petrol, honeyed, 12.5% alcohol, high acid, no oak. Some botrytis honey, maybe 6g RS.
  
  Called: Vouvray.
  Actual: 2018 Dom. Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray.
  Analysis: Nailed the region.

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• 2021 Henri Bourgeois Cabernet Franc Petit Bourgeois

  France, Loire Valley, Val de Loire

  (Blind)
  Pyrazines and thiols. Candied jalapeños and mineral (flat Pellegrino) finish.
  
  Called: 2021 NZ Sauvignon Blanc.
  Actual: 2021 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre.
  Analysis: Right grape, wrong hemisphere.

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• 2016 Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino Flawed

  Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino

  (Blind)
  Corked. 14% alcohol, high tannins, elevated acid, chewy.
  
  Called: 1995 Barolo.
  Actual: 2016 Podere Brizio Brunello di Montalcino.
  Analysis: Right lateral group. Wine was corked.

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• 2020 Domaine Santa Duc Vacqueyras Les Aubes 91 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras

  (Blind)
  14.5% alcohol, medium tannins, high acid, candied strawberry/cherry with pepper.
  
  Called: Sonoma Pinot Noir, high quality.
  Actual: 2020 Dom. Santa Duc Les Aubes Vacqueyras.
  Analysis: Wrong lateral group — Pinot vs Southern Rhône blend.

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• 2007 Kistler Chardonnay Durell Vineyard

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Toasty bruised apple, 14.1% alcohol.

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• 2010 Flowers Chardonnay Camp Meeting Ridge

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  13.7% alcohol, melon, medium plus acid, Chantilly cream.

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• 2012 J. Rochioli Chardonnay South River Vineyard

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  Bacon, clove, 14.5% alcohol.

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• 2021 Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Les Baronnes

  France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre

  (Blind)
  Pyrazines and thiols. Candied jalapeños and mineral (flat Pellegrino) finish.
  
  Called: 2021 NZ Sauvignon Blanc.
  Actual: 2021 Henri Bourgeois Les Baronnes Sancerre.
  Analysis: Right grape, wrong hemisphere.

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• 2010 Flowers Chardonnay Andreen-Gale Sonoma Coast

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  13.7% alcohol, melon, medium plus acid, Chantilly cream.

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• NV Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Rosé Extra Brut Les Terres Roses 90 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  aromatic. Fine mousse. Some impressions of red berries. Properly high acid.

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