| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments Comment Date Community Score More... |
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1975 Château Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/18/2015 - paul195 wrote: 95 pointsOpened two hours before. Deep, bright ruby color with a maturing edge. The initial bouquet had an almost dusty, candied cherry component which two hours later was replaced by what I have come to expect from HB the mix of cigar box, leather, dark fruits, minerals and earthyness. Clearly a fully resolved 1975, this is beautifully balanced, with silky tannins and a layers of fruit and spice. It has a lovely elegant finish. It shows the depth, complexity and texture of a first growth and demonstrates to me once again that HB is the most consistent deliverer of what I expect from a mature first growth |
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1970 Château Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
8/25/2020 - chablis28 wrote: 97 pointsR&Rler's btl at our 65/60/40 Bday Trifecta dinner at Minnikada Club in Minneapolis. This was in remarkably good condition for a 50yr old wine and especially from 1970 when wines were generally mishandled by the distribution system in the day. My dad sold these in his store and I remember these sorts of wines regularly showing up on hot trucks. That said, many owners of those wines did a better job of storing them once in their possession. And, back then when there were few critics and no scores everyone was calling 1970 the next 1961. The vintage was heralded on release by the wineries and the importers. Today in hindsight, I'd guess its rarely compared to 1961. Ok, I was excited to try this and at the same time apprehensive about the provenance of any wine from 1970. Well, this did not disappoint! In fact, it was my BDX of the night. Loved the unexpected richness and energy combined with resolved silkiness and plush fruit. This was truly special Chateau Haut Brion only bested by a crazy good 1955 birth year HB a few years back. That said I likely drank the other HBs too young. Now I need to try a 2000 some day. Classic Bdx loaded with tertiary notes on both the nose and palate along with a surprising delicious fruit core. Thanks Kevin, have a 2000 in the future?
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1982 Château CanonSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/22/2020 - BradE wrote: NRAbsolutely fantastic. A cornucopia of flavors, including a large dose of earthiness to complement the tremendous fruit. From an Ex-Chateau case, and happy to have eight more of these. Terrific.
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1970 Château Cheval BlancSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
5/21/2021 - brooklynguy Likes this wine: NRDecanted about 90 minutes before serving. Absolutely gorgeous wine, just stunning. The nose was immediately vibrant and just kept growing. Cassis, red fruit, cedar, earth, under-wood, on and on, and I can't name it all - it was a peacock's tail kind of wine where the complexity and breadth of aroma and flavor just burst and spread out. One very experienced blind taster knew that it was right bank from the roundness of the flavors, he said, but guessed it to be an 82 - it's still showing so energetically. Just a glorious wine that is showing at its apex, i would think. If I rated wine I would give this the highest possible rating - there was no way to improve upon it.
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1983 Château Cheval BlancSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
6/21/2022 - scamhi wrote: NRtried another bottle that was PnP and amazing. full of life no rush to drink or hold
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1982 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
9/30/2023 - sdr Likes this wine: 97 pointsSpectacular proof that the best bottles of 1982 Pichon Lalande are not only surviving but absolutely thrilling, fresh and lively. This bottle was purchased from Premier Cru almost 20 years ago. Beautiful deep ruby, no orange or brown. Ravishing bouquet of bright black cherry, raspberry and cassis. Concentrated, so fruity it almost seems like a new release but with the roundness and complexity of age. Silky. Excellent acidity and finish. A perfect St. Julien - but wait, it's Pauillac. A revelation.
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1985 Château Mouton RothschildPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/12/2024 - paul195 wrote: 94 points5 of 6…Decanted @ 4:00 served @ 7:30 still dark and dense. Initial bouquet was quite intense revealing layers of sweet red fruit, some tar and spice notes as well. The palate showed fine tannins, smooth texture, balanced acidity and an elegant finish. As the evening wore on some vegetal green pepper notes often found in 85s presented themselves but didn’t detract from our enjoyment. This is still quite youthful and should improve over the next 10 years and drink well for another 10 years after that.
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1982 Château Léoville Las CasesSt. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend more |
3/4/2022 - paul195 wrote: 94 points82 Bordeaux Dinner @ Union Square Cafe all wines were purchased on release and double decanteted at 4:00.
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| White |
2021 Domaine Leflaive Bourgogne BlancChardonnay more |
3/7/2024 - UPL Does not like this wine: 85 pointsI´m very disappointed because of this 2021 Leflaive Bourgogne.
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2002 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru ButteauxChardonnay more |
7/30/2017 - paul195 wrote: 94 pointsFirst of a six pack purchased on release. Beautiful medium yellow core, lighter at the edge. A beautiful nose of white fruits, mixed with hints of citrus and floral notes leapt from the glass. Refreshing acidity, lovely texture, perfect balance and finish. Consumed over two hours it was clear that this wine is just entering early maturity the fruit is just starting to show its complexity with a compact core of white fruits laced with hints of lemon, apple and melon. Currently drinking very well with upside over the next few years.
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2004 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru ButteauxChardonnay more |
9/5/2019 - paul195 wrote: 94 pointsFirst bottle of a mixed case of Raveneau 04s bought on release. Bought, along with a 2004 Leflaive Batard, to drink with friends Thursday night at the Acker Auction held at Le Bernardin Prive.
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2004 Domaine Leflaive Bâtard-MontrachetBâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay more |
6/8/2015 - BradE wrote: NRLunchtime kickoff for tomorrow's 60th birthday. A very nice bottle. Beautiful nose, lovely palate that just got better and better as it opened.
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2002 Domaine Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les RuchottesChardonnay more |
2/27/2015 - Curiosovino Likes this wine: 95 pointsI found this to be really sensational. Hints of apple, lemon, creme, mint, spice, with chalkiness and good intensity. This got better and better with more time in the glass, making me believe this wine still have many good years ahead of it. My last glass of the wine, about three hours after the bottle was opened was my favorite. It maybe doesn't have the power or super rich intensity of the Batard or Montrachet, but it has a good mix of intensity and elegance to it that is very appealing. As previous reviewer mentions, it is bottles like these that makes one forgive the sins of the premox problem in burgundy.
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2001 Coche-Dury MeursaultChardonnay more |
9/8/2015 - Burgnick Likes this wine: 92 pointsThe nose was lovely with honeysuckle, cake, minerals, mango and stone fruits. However the palate was not deep and complex. The acidity was still there, but it is drinking nicely now with lots of life left.
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1981 Coche Debord Meursault ChevalièresChardonnay more |
7/24/2018 - Geoff7777 wrote: NRFirst of three excellent bottles from a good cellar. Colour is medium gold but not advanced. On opening, tightly coiled and with very little to show for itself other than the spine tingling acidity. 6-8 hours later, the wine had taken on a nutty richness with some air, with sweet stone fruits on the nose and a balanced palate still dominated by the cut of the acidity. On the evidence of this bottle, no rush to open the remaining two bottles as this wine has indeterminate longevity. I would decant well in advance next time.
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1992 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru CharmesChardonnay more |
6/5/2014 - Le Musigny wrote: NRIn a great drinking window right now. Good minerality and this added weight over the course of a couple of hours. V
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1969 Maison Leroy Volnay 1er Cru SantenotsPinot Noir more |
5/16/1997 - paul195 wrote: 92 pointsLighter color and brighter fruit than her 69 NSG 1er and Echezeaux tasted earlier this year. Fragrant strawberry fruit with a touch of tartness, bright acidity, some earth and hints of spice. Nice medium length finish
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1995 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils ChambertinChambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
3/2/2018 - paul195 Likes this wine: 96 pointsThis was part of an unbelievable wine evening at the Grill Room. The theme was Champagne, Chevalier and Chambertin. The Chambertin line up included:
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2005 Lucie & Auguste Lignier Clos de la RocheClos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
3/2/2019 - jaylew1 wrote: 95 pointsI have to agree with the May of 2018 tasting note. Coming out of its shell, but still plenty of room to run. Accessible now - the next 10 years should be a lot of fun for this one.
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2005 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les VaucrainsPinot Noir more |
3/15/2022 - paul195 wrote: 94 points3 of 12 Decanted @ 4:00 served @ 7:30…. Dark core, deeply fruited nose after two hours in the decanter. Certainly early drinking window with a few hours of air this wine shows beautifully, rich layers of dark cherry fruit, spice, framed by fine tannins and acidity. Beautifully integrated and balanced with a persistent finish. Delicious now clear upside over the next decade
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1990 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les BoudotsPinot Noir more |
7/22/2022 - Burgundy Al wrote: 94 pointsBirthday Dinner with Wine Legends (Oriole): Black cherry, plum, and berry accompanied by a massive baking spicebox. Rich and opulent, yet this easily manages to seem wonderfully fresh for a ripe vintage wine at this age. Great now and for years to come. I could have easily mistake this for a Vosne-Romanée Grand Cru.
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1969 Maison Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er CruPinot Noir more |
5/4/2024 - Zweder Likes this wine: 95 pointsRegular dinner group (By JvT in Pommard, Burgundy.): Autumn forest and red berries in the complex bouquet. Some farmyard as well. On the palate still juicy red berries, autumn forest, tobacco, tertiary in a positive way. Still juicy and fresh. Impressive!
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| White - Sparkling |
2008 Dom Pérignon ChampagneChampagne Blend more |
12/21/2019 - paul195 wrote: 94 pointsConsistent with my last note. Energetic vintage characteristics provide an interesting foil for the house style. Very nice young champagne indeed. Corked half of the bottle and had it the next night alongside the 2008 Cristal. I was pleasantly surprised how well it drank the next night, retaining quite a bit of energy and opening up to reveal richer tones. That being said and taking nothing away from this delicious young DP the 2008 Cristal was a full step up in every way, it is an extraordinary champagne.
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2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal BrutChampagne Blend more |
8/15/2020 - paul195 wrote: 95 pointsHad a bottle of this 18 months ago and was blown away at its explosive fine mousse, bright fruit and mineral cut. I purchased a case and put it in my cellar. This is my first revisit since then, it has settled down a bit and picked up complexity, wider range of white fruits, added limestone notes It is weightless but persistent, Good acidity, excellent balance with an impressive finish.
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Comment posted by paul195:
8/3/2016 2:09:00 PM - If your bottles have been well stored I would think you should be fine for 5 or so years.