Small glass, brief note. Plenty of apple and lemon curd with good+ weight and textures, just somewhat more mature than I would expect for the vintage, and also more mature vs a more vibrant bottle from last year.

Small glass, brief note. Fleshy and very forward and fun right now, but just moderate complexity with rounded textures. Drink near-term. Others enjoyed this more than I did tonight.

Small glass, brief note. Green and yellow apple with some lemon notes. Very good weight and length, plenty of precision. A better bottle vs one from a few months back. At its peak.

Small glass, brief note. This is a real powerhouse with lots of orchard fruit and impressive concentration. Maybe still slightly reserved, but close to ready.

Small glass, brief note. Big and rich sweet fruit with very enticing textural elements and mousse. Good+ weight and length.

Small glass, brief note. Very fleshy, fun and forward orchard fruits with some berry hints. Very good balance, good weight. Very good now.

Small glass, brief note. Lots of apple with lemon peel and lemon curd. Very good depth and textures. Good length.

Small glass, brief note. Very bright apple and lemon. Good depth, very good length. Only detraction is that I tasted this immediately after (the similar, but slightly better) Salon 2004.

Small glass, brief note. Poached pear, almond tart with very good richness and concentration. Very good now.

Small glass, brief note. Very rich and powerful, showcasing orchard and berry fruit nicely on both nose and palate. Still slightly firm and backward, better to cellar longer.

Small glass, brief note. Slightly more berry than apple, but both in good combination. Very good+ weight, good+ length. Very easy to enjoy right now, but still with upside going forward.

Small glass, brief note. Lots of apple and pear with savory spice and toasted rye bread. Very good concentration and length. At a great place right now.

Corked.

Small glass, brief note. More mature vs 1996 P2 but also richer and more concentrated. Broad cross-section of stone, orchard and citrus fruit with toasted brioche and almonds.

So much here, but ever-so-slightly corked, coming through just enough to distract on both nose and palate.

Small glass, brief note. Lots of apple, lemon curd and toasted almond. Excellent density and very good textures and length. Best bottle I have ever had of this wine.

Small glass, brief note. Rich with good weight. Moderate complexity vs other vintages this evening.

Small glass brief note. Seemed very big but very tight tonight, pointing to its great potential but not as forthcoming as some previous bottles have been.

Small glass, brief note. Nicely floral, good apple notes and good weight, but slightly lost in the crowd of other greater wines on the table.

Corked.

Small glass, brief note. Good combination of berry and orchard fruit aromas with nice floral support, but less density, length or finesse vs the other vintages also tasted tonight. Consistent with other times I've had this wine.

Small glass, brief note. I am always surprised by how great this wine shows, but then remember this 2004 has always been sensational. Complex array of fruit with powerful textures, great finesse and an expanding finish. So good now with upside.

Small glass, brief note. Complex array of orchard, berry and citrus fruit aromas and flavors with equally nuanced textures and structure. Slowly evolving, but still nicely fresh.

Small glass, brief note. One of tonight's highlights. Mostly berry, some apple and pear with textures that demand attention. Nuanced spice and energy on very long finish. So great now, with upside.

From 3L. Slightly dark color for its age, but still nicely vibrant and age appropriate maturity. Good richness and concentration with almost tropical fruit, surprisingly lush for the vintage. Moderate nuance, but very enjoyable.

Started out very musty, to the extent some thought it corked, but thankfully not...just earthy and musty. Much better flavors with fully mature black fruit and good+ weight, showing muscle and aged nuance nicely on finish. Happy pre-birthday, Jordan.

Good color, poor fill (ullage 6+ cm). Very madeirized.

Small glass, brief note. Ripe red fruit with both sweet and savory spice. Big and rich, while barely evolved. Very good potential, but better to cellar longer for more complexity to unfold.

Small glass, brief note. Red and black cherry with floral aromas. Still firm and slightly backward, but the density and power makes me confident this will develop into a very worthwhile wine, 2025 forward. That's the '05 vintage.

Small glass, brief note. Maturing black fruit with roasted meat. Good+ weight, rustic edges. More "Gevrey" to me than Girardin 2002 Beze in the next glass, even if the Girardin is a more fun glass of Pinot Noir.

Small glass, brief note. Ripe black cherry with good weight, very good balance. Moderate complexity that barely showed "Grand Cru oomph." Less "Gevrey" to me than Gelin 2002 Beze in the next glass, but this 90Girardin is a more fun glass of Pinot Noir.

Small glass, brief note. Ripe black and red cherry, still very fresh, which makes it seem so young. At the same time, there is clearly very good balance. Tasty now, with lots of upside.

From magnum. Red and black cherry throughout that starts out with earth and floral support, then brings out with anise and espresso. Good+ weight and length. In its peak drinking window.

Small glass, brief note. Ripe black cherry and berry is still so fresh and bright. Rare beef with savory spice provide good support. Not a powerhouse, but good+ weight and length with very good balance.

Small glass, brief note. Ripe aromas, slightly more black vs red fruit with charming savory spice. Similar flavors, just slightly less robust. Better to cellar longer.

Small glass, brief note. Very classically Gevrey with black fruit and game, also showing Grand Cru density, but maturing more quickly than most 2009 Grand Cru. I will drink my bottles within the next decade, if not sooner.

Small glass, brief note. From magnum. A little reductive, but more backward. Good concentration and clear potential, but I'd cellar until 2025 or later.

Corked

Small glass, brief note. Tasty and mostly enjoyable, although tough in context of all the great wines tonight.

Small glass, brief note. Not particularly interesting, past its peak.

Small glass, brief note. Very old, not particularly drinkable. Disappointing for the vintage.

Small glass, brief note. Dark color, but amazingly fresh. Fresh and dried apricot with marzipan, honeycomb. Great length with so much density, plus lots of energy throughout.

Small glass, brief note. Very enjoyable just much simpler vs the Kracher #8 and #11 tasted just after. Good overall.

Small glass, brief note. Mango and candied orange peel with very good density and excellent balance. Less flamboyant than #11, but just as good.

Small glass, brief note. Fresh peach, peach jam and papaya. Powerful and very unctuous. A very extroverted wine, borderline over-the-top, but enough energy to remain well balanced.

Small glass, brief note. Black berries and cassis with dark chocolate and baking spice. Long finish ends with very elegant and finessed character. Very good now.