Saturday Wine Lunch (white Burg, Sassicaia and Troplong Mondot)

Quattro Restaurant, Four Seasons Palo Alto, California
Tasted Saturday, November 29, 2008 by rjonwine@gmail.com with 436 views

Introduction

What a treat to enjoy a small number of great wines, good food and friends that I don't get to see near enough, all over a leisurely lunch. Jonathan sparked this little gathering, which started by meeting at WineBank, each of us grabbing a bottle and adjourning to Quattro. Mark was able to join us from the end of a long bike ride toward the end of our meal. All of our wines were good, but the '01 Vogue Bourgogne Blanc was the best one I've tried, and quite a joy to drink, as was the '95 Sassicaia. There is something to be said for lingering over just a few great wines instead of the massive and numerous flights we often crowd in to a dinner gathering.
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Flight 1 - White Burg Flight (2 Notes)

Although fairly dark, the Montagny was fortunately not oxidized, and after the sulfur blew off, was an enjoyable, minerally drink. The '01 Vogue was stunning. I've had it at least twice before, but this was by far the best bottle.
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  • 1999 Maison Leroy Montagny 1er Cru Blanc 92 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Montagny 1er Cru

    Medium dark and bright golden color; a touch of sulfur on the nose that blew off after 15 minutes, while the mineral, and earthy, pleasant oak nose stayed; somewhat concentrated, tangy, smoky citrus, tart lemon and preserved lemon palate; medium finish

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  • 2001 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Bourgogne Blanc 95 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    Very light yellow color; lovely floral, white flower, honeysuckle, "hue" (Vietnamese herb that's like a blend of fennel and basil), lime sherbet nose; gorgeous, refined, lusciousness, with a palate of light citrus and lime, perfect acidity; medium finish 95+ pts. (much better than the pre-moxed version I'd had a few months back)

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Flight 2 - Sassicaia and Troplong Mondot (2 Notes)

Two really lovely Cabernet based wines. The '75 was remarkable for its complexity and being in good shape, while the Sassicaia had everything going for it.
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kobe beef burger:
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  • 1995 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 94 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Sassicaia

    Slightly bricking medium red violet color; cedar, cassis, truffle, violet, lavender and mushroom nose; tart red fruit, smoky dried cherry, light plum and herbs palate with silky texture and good acidity; medium-plus finish 94+ pts.

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  • 1975 Château Troplong Mondot 93 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

    Medium cranberry red color; tart red fruit, olive and smoked meat nose; tangy, mature, tart cassis, cherry, sweet tomato and herbs palate; medium-plus finish

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