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Dinner with the wine group
Zazie's, San Francisco
Tasted January 29, 2019 by aagrawal with 151 views
Flight 1 (11 notes)
White - Sparkling
N.V. Bérêche et Fils Champagne Reflet d'Antan
93 points
High intensity aromatics, pear, apple cider; palate is medium bodied, nice blend of rich complexity with freshness, medium length. This is really unique with good character and a bit of savory umami which is rare. Really lovely. 93
White
2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Beaune du Château Blanc
87 points
Moderate intensity aromatics, peach, pear, palate is full bodied, nice richness but also freshness, just a touch of oak. Lovely entry level burgundy. 87
Red
1995 G.D. Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Viole
92 points
Medium-high intensity aromatics, lovely balanced nose with lovely fruit, an elegant spice throughout, slight heat; palate is light bodied, high tannins, a tad rustic but elegant too; medium finish. A lovely wine for the price, at peak or even young. 90-91
Compared to the Brovia this shows better balance in the palate, not as much showiness on the nose. 92
This keeps improving. Really lovely balance on the nose and the palate, and just delicious. 92-93
Compared to the Brovia this shows better balance in the palate, not as much showiness on the nose. 92
This keeps improving. Really lovely balance on the nose and the palate, and just delicious. 92-93
Red
1995 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Rocche dei Brovia
92 points
Double decanted 2 hours. Really pretty nose with elegant red fruit, lovely spice; palate is a bit drying, has lost a bit of fruit, high acid, tannins well integrated; medium finish. The nose is excellent, the palate shows a bit tired. Still a pleasure. 91-92
Initially the nose was the strength here, but that faded a bit especially compared to the Vajra.
Initially the nose was the strength here, but that faded a bit especially compared to the Vajra.
Red
2011 Soliste Cellars Pinot Noir Foret
84 points
Elegant red fruit, more modern and warm, cola; palate is balanced, richer bodied, some cola. Very nice, but a bit simple. 84
Red
2001 Dujac Fils et Père Morey St. Denis
89 points
Really aromatic, lovely nose with tons of red fruit, spice, lovely balance; palate is polished, light bodied, red fruit, nice fruit but palate is a bit short on complexity; finish is medium length. Very nice village level wine, shows well now. 89
Red
2005 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
92 points
Moderate aromatics, red fruit, youthful; palate is light bodied, youthful but light tannins, youthful red fruit, high acid; medium to medium-plus finish. Young, but has the elegance and smooth texture of Chambolle. 91-92
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Red
2007 Georges Noellat Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots
93 points
High intensity aromatics, spicy red fruit, elegance, near Vosne Romanée and I think it shows; palate is light bodied, elegant, integrated low tannins, high acid; medium-plus finish. This is lovely, and ready now. 93
Red
2007 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Vaucrains
88 points
A bit more burly on the nose but still plenty of red fruits, spice; palate is light bodied but richer in fruit and texture, medium-plus acidity, low-medium alcohol, balanced but unexciting on the palate. Overall well balanced and enjoyable. 90
Worth air and in comparison this seems a bit warm/hot and unexciting. Difficult company. 88
Worth air and in comparison this seems a bit warm/hot and unexciting. Difficult company. 88
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White - Sweet/Dessert
1979 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
91 points
Excellent color for its age; high intensity aromatics, dried apricot, nice lightness, slight salinity; palate is medium bodied, light, elegant, slight salinity, some sweetness but very moderated; medium finish. Not the most complex, but this heads into Hudak’s stage 4 and is beautiful in its balance and classic maturity. 91
Day 3: still a pretty wine and excellent freshness and acidity. Hasn’t fallen off at all. Lovely.
Day 3: still a pretty wine and excellent freshness and acidity. Hasn’t fallen off at all. Lovely.
White - Off-dry
2010 Selbach-Oster Zeltinger Sonnenuhr Riesling 'Rotlay'
91 points
High intensity aromatics, petrol, white fruit; palate is medium bodied, sweet, youthful fruit flavor, fades through the midpalate; medium finish. Really enjoyable, still seems young. 90-91
Day 2: really lovely complexity on the palate, even more than yesterday. Nose is about the same. 91-92
Day 2: really lovely complexity on the palate, even more than yesterday. Nose is about the same. 91-92
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