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Christie's Pre-Sale Tasting

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Tasted April 22, 1997 by Xavier Auerbach with 883 views

Flight 1 (40 notes)

Red
1972 Arthur Barolet et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
89 points
Starbright, light, fully mature but not drying out, good.
Red
1973 Arthur Barolet et Fils Beaune France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
85 points
Very light, verging on overripe but very pleasant.
Red
1976 Arthur Barolet et Fils Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Chatelots France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
90 points
Light and mature but good grip, well-structured, good length.
Red
1971 Domaine Jaboulet-Vercherre Beaune 1er Cru Clos de l'Ecu France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
87 points
Rich and ripe 1971-style, good fruit, hinting at overripeness.
Red
1971 Domaine Jaboulet-Vercherre Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
90 points
Same style as the Clos de l'Ecu 1971, but at the same time more elegance and better grip.
Red
1983 Château Lynch-Bages France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
90 points
Is maturing well, lively 1983-style, no great richness but well-structured.
Red
1982 Château Lagrange (St. Julien) France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
90 points
Richly tannic, real 1982-style, good wine.
Red
1979 Château Léoville Las Cases France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
92 points
Rich style, new oak, still has a lot more to offer, excellent length.
Red
1983 Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru) France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
90 points
Elegant and well-balanced Saint-Julien, fragrant.
Red
1978 Château Pavie France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
90 points
Stylish, well-balanced, mature, drinking well.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1964 Château des Rochettes Coteaux du Layon France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon
90 points
Lovely ripe fruit, rich but not over the top, excellent balance, very good.
Red
1979 Arthur Barolet et Fils Corton-Clos des Meix France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
90 points
Relatively light style, lively, flavoursome, nice tannic grip.
Red
1980 Poulet Pere & Fils Savigny-lès-Beaune l'Escombles France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune
83 points
Acidic, lacks ripeness and fruit, not very good.
Red - Fortified
1970 Douro Wine Shippers and Growers Association LDA Porto Vintage Portugal, Douro, Porto
85 points
Spirity and raw, not very good or very stylish.
Red
1981 Château L'Arrosée France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
87 points
Good aromatic nose, lively fresh 1981-palate, will dry out.
Red
1970 Château de Sales France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol
87 points
Nice wine, fully mature, not poetry but good prose.
Red
1964 Château Tour Bicheau France, Bordeaux, Graves
92 points
Firm, good weight, ripe fruit, clearly harvested before the rain, very good, very classical.
Red
1985 Martinez Bujanda Rioja Gran Reserva Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
92 points
Ripe, powerful, aromatic and lively, playful, good weight.
Red
1978 Arthur Barolet et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos du Chapitre France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
87 points
Good wine, good structure but lacks flesh, will dry out.
Red
1973 Château Belair (Dubois-Challon) France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
85 points
Fully mature, retains its balance but unexciting.
Red
1973 Château Rauzan-Gassies France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
82 points
Very light, overripe, acidic.
Red
1975 Château Duplessis France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
85 points
A rather rusty and dry 1975, not dried out yet but the bones are starting to show.
Red
1971 Domaine Jaboulet-Vercherre Mercurey France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey
90 points
Lively, good fruit, supple. Really quite amazing for what it is.
Red
1971 Domaine Jaboulet-Vercherre Bourgogne Comtes de Chartogne France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
83 points
Not too bad for age, lively, acidic edge.
Red
1978 Château Yon-Figeac France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
85 points
Is getting old, attenuating.
Red
1979 Château Duplessis France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Moulis en Médoc
87 points
Lively, good quality.
Red
1977 Arthur Barolet et Fils Savigny-lès-Beaune France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune
83 points
Old, overripe but not unpleasant.
Red
1970 Roc de Puisseguin France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Puisseguin-St. Émilion
85 points
Old but lively.
Red
1981 Poulet Pere & Fils Beaune Jean-sans-Peur France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune
85 points
Lively, good fruit, flavoursome.
Red
1982 Château Les Ormes de Pez France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
87 points
True 1982-character but lacks some weight and dimensions, slightly disappointing.
Red
1980 Château L'Arrosée France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
87 points
Better balance than the 1981, good nose, weight and length. Successful 1980.
Red
1986 Château La Chapelle-Lescours France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
88 points
Lovely ripeness of fruit, rich tannins, actually very good.
Red
1990 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Cabernet Sauvignon Los Vascos Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley
86 points
Attractive, lively, sweetish, nice Chilean.
Red
1973 Château Pey de Pont France, Bordeaux, Médoc
86 points
Very good, lively and flavoursome 1973.
Red
1975 Château Belgrave France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
88 points
Better than on previous occasions, more flesh and fruit, lively.
Red
1973 Château Bel Orme Tronquoy de Lalande France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
85 points
Light, refreshing, nice.
Red
1986 Château Pipeau France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
87 points
Lively, nice oak, acidity, hint of vanilla, well put together.
Red
1982 Château Pipeau France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
88 points
Much riper style than the 1986, more fruit and flesh. Good wine.
Red
1985 Château Pipeau France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
87 points
Elegant and charming Pipeau, cross between 1986 and 1982.
Red
1976 Château La Lagune France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
85 points
Light, dry, fully mature, drink up.
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