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Tasted November 17, 2018 by hprphf with 246 views

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White
1992 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
92 points
Oaky and intense salinity supported by yellow fruit, rocks and hint of rose. Good roundness. 92
White
2005 Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Pucelles France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
92 points
Great balance of florals, sharp wet stones and grapefruit-citrus. Lacking a bit power. 92
Red
1998 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
91 points
From Magnum. Primrose, stem, licorice, tobacco and leather. Great structure but too tight. 91
Red
1970 Château Palmer France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
92 points
Strawberry, meaty, cigar, star anise, herbal. Deep nose but palate is a bit forward. 92
Red
1998 Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vignes France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Musigny Grand Cru
93 points
Light nose of orange, florals and limestone. Wild but restrained on the plate. 93
Red
2005 Domaine du Clos de Tart Clos de Tart France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de Tart Grand Cru
93 points
From Jeroboam. Cherry, caramel, vanilla, earth. Good balance and straight finish. 93
White
2005 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Réserve France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
93 points
Exotic, dominant minerals, cantaloupe, honey. Goes flat a bit but with great weight. 93+
White
2007 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chevalier-Montrachet France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru
92 points
Good nose of citrus, spice and stone. Quite fresh. Balance slightly off on the palate. 92
Red
2003 Château Ausone France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
96 points
Exceptional balance between florals and acidity. Violet, primrose, herbal, animalistic, espresso, dark fruits. So luscious and concentrated. 96+
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Red
1990 Château Palmer France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux
93 points
Signature Palmer. Prune, lots of sea with a mild smoke. Florals go well with the palate at a great balance. 93
Red
2000 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Richebourg Grand Cru
93 points
Raspberry, dark florals, fresh acidity with rounded stem. Great straight palate and really open later. 93+
Red
1997 Joseph Drouhin Musigny France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Musigny Grand Cru
92 points
Good concentration with a lot of herbs, beef, strawberry, albeit tannic. 92
Red
2006 Château Mouton Rothschild France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
96 points
From Jeroboam. Strawberry, raspberry, soy, savory, rose, stem and (surprisingly) coconut. Aging effortlessly with great freshness. 96+
White
1979 Lur-Saluces "Y" France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
92 points
Oaky, pineapple, peach, salinity, stone, spicy and earthy with prominent bitterness. Imagine an old d’Yquem but dry. Good balance. 92
White
2004 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
92 points
Old champagne nose of brioche, tropical fruit and toasted nuts across salinity, but showing young age on the palate with a depth of spice herbs. 92
Red
1964 Château Latour Grand Vin France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
95 points
Expressive nose of fresh florals, black fruit, caramel, cinnamon. Great balance but light. 95
Red
1949 Château Calon-Ségur France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe
95 points
Nose is structured and broad. Great palate of sweetness and depth. Very good aging. 95
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Red
2011 Sine Qua Non Grenache Patine Eleven Confessions Vineyard USA, California, Central Coast, Sta. Rita Hills
97 points
Strawberry, liquor, earth, pepper, meat, baking spices. Fruity, full-bodied with exceptional balance and weight. 97
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White - Sparkling
1990 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut France, Champagne
92 points
Great pop. Coming together quite nicely with a concentrated nose across lemon, toast, yeast, honey, pineapple and caramel. Slightly too acidic. 92
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