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Tasted November 24, 2017 by Zweder with 356 views

Introduction

We knew most of the wines in the line-up, but not when they would be poured.

Flight 1 (2 notes)

White - Sparkling
2005 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut France, Champagne
94 points
In the bouquet white fruits and some medicine. On the palate full bodied, a firm amount of sweet ripe fruits and also good acidity. Very friendly and approachable wine with a dry finish.
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White - Sparkling
2002 Gosset Champagne Célebris France, Champagne
94 points
Beautiful citrus acidity, brioche and minerals. A mouth full, a lot of acidity, bite and length. No more notes, but a beautiful wine.

Flight 2 (2 notes)

White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
94 points
A bit rustic and oxidized in the recognizable Selosse style. Beautiful, some medicine and straw, length and concentrated. Always a great pleasure.
White - Sparkling
N.V. Gran Baron Cava Brut Spain, Cava
81 points
Flowers, big bubbles, one dimensional and some sweetness. Poured blind in a line-up with some great wines, but exposed within seconds.

Flight 3 (2 notes)

White - Sparkling
2002 Dom Pérignon Champagne France, Champagne
97 points
Beautiful and expressive bouquet with smoke and some rustic impressions, truffle, oak and finesse. On the palate autumn forest, truffle again, beautiful acidity and length, A touch of pleasant sweetness. Great length and complexity. This is superb now! I wrote down 97/98, but I will put 97 in CT, so I have an even better score for the next time I taste this wine ;-)
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White - Sparkling
2002 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne
97 points
Beautiful and creamy bouquet with white fruits. On the palate good citrus, minerals, beautiful acidity, dry, soft bitterness and focused. Overall a beautiful and refined wine with refreshing acidity and a great future.
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Flight 4 (2 notes)

White
2008 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champs-Gain France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
92 points
In the bouquet white fruits and minerals. On the palate very full bodied. Dry honey, a lot of ripe tropical fruits and also a lot of good and fresh acidity. A very special wine with a great length. 91 - 92
White
2012 Morlet Family Vineyards Chardonnay Ma Douce USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
93 points
In the bouquet caramel and butterscotch. On the palate a concentrated and full bodied wine, with butter great acidity and a good length. Beautiful wine.

Flight 5 (1 note)

White
2003 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
flawed
Corked

Flight 6 (2 notes)

Red
1998 Château Troplong Mondot France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
92 points
In the bouquet dark berries, smoke and some green bell pepper. On the palate dark berries like cassis, a lot of acidity and sticky tannin. Full bodied and impressive wine; full bodied, a lot of acidity and tannin. Has some chocolate as well, but lacks refinement in this stage.
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Red
2006 Domaine Auguste Clape Cornas France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Cornas
92 points
In the bouquet very ripe dark berries and also some green impressions. On the palate ripe dark berries, juicy red berries some green impressions. Impressive Syrah, but no great refinement in this stage.

Flight 7 (2 notes)

Red
2008 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
93 points
In the bouquet ripe red fruits. On the palate a firm amount of sweet ripe fruits and good acidity.
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Red
2006 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
94 points
Red berries and herbs in the bouquet. On the palate firm red and dark berries, a lot of good acidity and tannin. Beautiful and juicy wine with still a good future of at least 5+ years. 93 – 94+

Flight 8 (2 notes)

Red
2008 K Vintners Syrah Royal City USA, Washington
95 points
The bouquet is a bit rustic with barnyard and dark berries. On the palate almost an explosion in your mouth with a lot of everything; sweet spiciness, ripe berries, and alcohol. Anyway a beautiful and impressive wine.
Red
2003 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
In the bouquet very ripe berries and some celery. On the palate the same ripe berries, good acidity and a lot of sweetness. Still juicy and oak, but if this bottle is exemplary this wine should be drunk soon.

Flight 9 (2 notes)

Red
2002 Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Peterson Family Vineyard USA, California, Napa Valley
95 points
Ripe red and dark berries in the bouquet. On the palate chocolate, garrigue and juicy acidity. A beautiful and harmonious wine which is completely ready now.
Red
2002 Dominus Estate USA, California, Napa Valley
96 points
Red and ripe fruits in the bouquet. On the palate a perfect balance between acidity and sweetness. Full bodied and yet elegant. Great and harmonious wine with a good length.

Flight 10 (2 notes)

Red
2010 Domaine Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée les Grenaches de Pierre France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
97 points
In the bouquet beautiful dark berries. On the palate dark berries, sweet licorice, a lot of sweetness, good acidity and tannin. Already a great and delicious wine.
Red
2007 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
96 points
Beautiful garrigue and ripe fruits in the bouquet. On the palate a lot of dark berries, beautifully fresh acidity and tannin and a firm amount of sweetness. Beautiful and lush wine with still a good future.
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Closing

Again a great evening with friends :-)

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