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2002 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut
4/27/2024 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 95 Points
3rd of 21. 2.5 years since last bottle. This still has massive energy and is laser focused. This did not fully reveal itself over a 2 hour dinner. Continuous glass swirling helped reveal, to some extent, this supremely balanced chiseled beauty but really beauty to be with a finish that simply didn’t end. This probably needs another 5-10 years to reach its prime and will easily drink well for 4-5 more decades. This was exceptional with oysters and held its own with rack of lamb. Revisit 2027
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2020 Zakin Estates Chardonnay
4/27/2024 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 92 Points
Less than 2 weeks since my last bottle. This gets into prime form after 20 min in the glass. Light oak and high enjoyment pool side. Very smooth and good balance. Doesn’t have the depth of the best 1er and grand cru burgs but who cares. Best consumed within 1-2 years
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2004 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto
4/25/2024 - N.Bonaparte wrote: 93 Points
I purchased a couple of these in 2012 and stored properly since. This really needs a couple hours in the decanter at least. I brought this to a restaurant and decanted it there and it was somewhat muted for most of the meal. This has dark fruits up front and it has that massive inky grip you find in Napa. However, this had much more balance and was far more polished and civilized along the way. For me, this isn’t remotely close to being in its prime. This should easily drink well for another decade plus. This paired well with a bone in filet mignon. Revisit 2030+
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