| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| Red |
2005 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'OrPinot Noir more |
3/6/2010 - Wil Likes this wine: 95 pointsWow! What a stunning showing of this wine last night. Consumed out of a 3L bottle, the wine hit its stride right out of the bottle. Despite our fears that it might be closed, the opposite was true. The wine has an earthy elegance that made many of us think of Morey St. Denis rather than the Cote de Beaune. Beautifully well rounded, voluptuous, open and paired perfectly with Chef Brendan Sodikoff's gastropub cuisine in Chicago. Consumed with friends Kelly Walker, Erwan Faiveley and Bernard Hervet and friends. Before we knew it, the 3L bottle was empty! |
| Red |
1985 Château PavieSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/19/2010 - Wil wrote: 91 pointsA lovely wine with much finesse and understated elegance. No jagged edges, the wine is fully mature with a silky softness on the palate and a somewhat restrained nose. On the nose, there is black truffle and earth with a "come to me" quietness. On the palate, the wine is reasonably complex with notes of black truffle, red and black fruits, and a very merlot smoothness. Nice finish. In all, quite a lovely wine before the current, more modern style change. |
| Red |
1977 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon EstateNapa Valley more |
2/15/2010 - Wil wrote: flawedBought at auction and was DOA...cork was very brittle, and despite a hint of greatness on the nose, the wine was almost vinegar. Obviously poor storage. Down the drain for this one. |
| Red |
1985 Château Cos d'EstournelSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
2/14/2010 - Wil wrote: 92 pointsA lovely rich, classically styled Bordeaux, with a touch of richness beyond the "normal" Bordeaux. On the nose, the wine is restrained, with a hint of tobacco and earth. On the palate, the richness fills the mouth, with cigar box, tobacco, and flint. The wine is well rounded and fully mature. It has years left, but waiting will not bring additional complexity, in my opinion. The finish is nice and lasts and lasts. A bit two (rather than three) dimensional; still, quite a lovely wine and thoroughly enjoyable with a lovely porterhouse steak for two. |
| Red |
1986 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave HermitageSyrah more |
1/9/2010 - Wil wrote: 94 pointsA bit light in colour with a captivating nose. .Beautiful nose of beef blood and tertiary flavours. The wine is fully mature but certainly not over the hill. On the palate, beef blood, black truffle, and a hint of spice. A great northern Rhone from half bottle. |
| Red |
1985 Château Cos d'EstournelSt. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend more |
12/12/2009 - Wil wrote: 94 pointsWhat a beautiful expression of Bordeaux! The wine is fully mature but showing no signs of decline; indeed, it has fully hit its stride. There is a richness to the wine; inviting classic Bordeaux aromas on the nose that just say "come to me." On the palate the wine was layered with excellent complexity. Got this from auction and it was a lovely bottle and great expression of Bordeaux. If you have one, now's the time to have one. And it did go beautifully with that bone in ribeye, too. |
| Red |
2002 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Cros ParantouxPinot Noir more |
12/4/2009 - Wil wrote: 93 pointsHad this bottle tonight at the George V in Paris. The sommerlier thought the Meo-Camuzet 2002 Brulees might be showing better, but we had our hearts set on the Crox Parantoux---to compare with the Rouget and formerly, the Jayer, versions. |
| White |
2004 Coche-Dury Meursault Les RougeotsChardonnay more |
12/4/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsWhat an amazing wine! For a village level mersault, this wine has lots to offer. Much acidity (a bit too much for me), but minerals, liquid stones, and crushed rocks. The wine is complex and layered. We found it hard to believe it was simply a village wine and not a 1er cru. The sommerlier at Goerges V recommended it highly, and we were glad he did! |
| Red |
2005 Joseph Drouhin ChambertinChambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir more |
11/18/2009 - Wil wrote: 95 pointsTasted at sea on the Silver Wind off the coast of Egypt. This was at a Burgundian influenced dinner of Poulet de Bresse. The wine was fully open and bursting with pleasure and complexity. Captivating nose of dark cherries; on the palate lots of Griotte cherries and cinnamon intermixed. The wine is multilayered and evolves as the evening progresses. An absolutely delightful wine. |
| Red |
1982 Château Haut-BatailleyPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
11/6/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsWhat a lovely wine! The wine was inviting with lots of finesse and very light on its feet. Lots of secondary nuances with tobacco, forest floor, and a hint of cigar box. Excellent with a steak dinner tonight. A steal at auction given the complexity and finesse in the wine. After 90 minutes the wine began to fade, but for the first hour and a half, the wine was absolutely singing. |
| Red |
1998 Château AusoneSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/13/2009 - Wil wrote: 96 pointsWe boarded the Silversea’s Silver Whisper in Athens, to travel through the Black Sea to ports in the Ukraine and Turkey, ending in Istanbul. After settling in, we sat at one of the ship’s bars talking to the staff, and I looked over the wine list. I was quite surprised—many terrific wines were listed at very attractive prices—often times, well below retail. “Did you see, we cut many of the wine prices in half?” asked the maitre d’? |
| Red |
2006 Château La Mission Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 94 pointsVery good complexity. Well rounded, impressive finish. A touch of oak and vanilla but the finish is very impressive. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château Latour Grand VinPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsMinimally expressive on the nose. More straightforward than many of its peers at this tasting, fine finish. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château MargauxRed Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 89 pointsHeavy use of vanilla and oak are prominent on the nose. The wine is a touch light on the attack. Minimal finish. Not as complex as some. Tasted blind |
| Red |
2006 Château Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 94 pointsLovely nose of vanilla and some spice. A masculine wine that is full and rich and vibrant. Bright on the finish; a wine that totally coats the mouth. Good complexity. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château Cheval BlancSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 92 pointsVery nice on the attack, well structured, full, rich and complex. A bit tannic; lovely finish. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château AusoneSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 94 pointsThis wine is approachable and a bit of a lighter style than its peers. Still, it is full, rich with a lovely finish that lasts and lasts. |
| Red |
2006 PétrusPomerol Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 93 pointsSupple, rich, bold, full, and a bit tannic on the finish. A well balanced wine with a very nice finish. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château Mouton RothschildPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 89 pointsSlightly acidic and out of balance. On the palate, some roasted meats with a good finish. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château Lafite RothschildPauillac Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 92 pointsSome vanilla on the nose, slightly out of balance, with a roasted meat quality and a good finish. A bit tannic on the finish. Fine wine. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2006 Château AngélusSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 95 pointsSome vanilla, bright flavours but more light and delicate than the prior flight of blind wines. Very impressive finish. Light on its feet compared to Bibendum-style wines of the first flight. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2001 Château AngélusSt. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsBright fruits on the nose; dark fruits and meat on the palate. Well rounded, well structured with a fine finish. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2001 ReignacBordeaux Supérieur Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsRich, masculine, powerful and a bit tannic. Roasted meats and a very strong finish. Minimal tannins but well structured. Tasted blind. |
| Red |
2001 Château MargauxRed Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 91 pointsLovely nose with flavours of roasted meats on the palate. Well rounded and masculine. Strong finish. |
| Red |
2001 Château La Mission Haut-BrionPessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend more |
7/5/2009 - Wil wrote: 90 pointsVery expressive nose. Rich and textured with much depth. Smoke and cherries on the palate. Good finish; well rounded wine. Tasted blind. |
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