PnP. Mature notes, but not overly oxidized. Tiny bubbles left. A favorite of those who like those round, well-developed notes. Not my favorite.

PnP. Wide open for business right now. Well balanced, less precision than the 08/12, but more yielding all around.

PnP. Classic Krug yeasty, brioche toast notes with lemon curd. This was also wide open and much moreso than the 168 recently, but probably not quite at that level.

Opened 30 minutes prior. Best showing so far of this cuvee; it is really starting to come into the drinking zone. Starting to become less linear and develop those secondary notes. More time in the glass continued to develop layers of flavor and a lovely finish. This is a classic vintage for the ages.

Opened 30 minutes prior. Such perfectly balanced strawberry fruit and bright acidity. Lots of depth, but no fat. Right in line and absolutely lovely. Top 2 at the table.

Opened 1 hour prior. Such precision and wonderful depth. This is already way more open than the 96, 02 or 04 were recently. Could be the best Salon ever made? Time will tell, but stock up now. Top 2 at the table, probably the favorite for most.

Decanted 30 minutes prior. Still very tight and almost a little bit angry for being opened. Great weight, good body and a few hours in the glass revealed lovely white fruits framed in a touch of oak.

Decanted 30 minutes prior. Wide open, rather fat and unctuous. Classic spearmint notes, although subtle and a nice round frame. Very drinkable right now.

Decanted 30 min prior. Needed even more time to really start to open up. Best sips were at the end of the night. Good, solid weight and texture. Lovely body and layers of flavor. Maybe a touch off the best examples of this vineyard, but definitely needs a lot more time.

PnP. Crisp and fresh. Touch of minerality, but held its own with the Batards next to it. Good depth and lovely drink. Such a great wine, but I don't think the value is there at the current market pricing.

PnP. Rounder notes with the classic spearmint profile. Solid weight and always a lovely drink. Not quite as chiseled as the '14 or '17, but not flabby in any way. Just a bit thicker, rounder profile.

Corked

Some thought it was just cellar funk, but it was definitely lightly corked.

Oxidized

Decanted 30 min prior. Well developed and open for business. Classic Vosne spice notes and red fruit with good flesh and solid acidity. Vintage that's drinking well in the secondary stage.

Decanted 30 min prior. This screams 2005: nose has loads of ripe red fruit and palate has tons of body and tannins. Just starting to reach an acceptable drinking window, it's quite lovely, but not nearly as open as the 2008. Doesn't look like it will peak for at least another 10 years.

PnP. Well developed CdP. Interesting comparison next to all the Burgs, but not my favorite and I moved on quickly.

PnP. Small glass. A bit dense and disjointed for me. Also my pour was from the end of the bottle and was a bit cloudy. Earlier pours seemed to be fresher. Enjoyed the Jordan much more.

PnP. Small glass. Not much sediment. Very clear, light color. Decent body. Nose was interesting, but the palate was right on point for its age. The fruit had faded a bit, but was well integrated. A very well made wine and enjoyable. Tasted more like Bordeaux than the LMHB.

Opened 2 hours prior. Initially a bit tight, but opened with more time in the glass. Good, round fruits, lovely weight and body and a nice acid spine. It's a bit fleshier with a lack of structure compared to the Rousseau.

Opened 2 hours prior. Absolutely on point. Great precision, perfect weight and body, and the finish just goes on and on. WOTN for me and probably many others.

PnP. Cork seemed soaked all the way through, but came out perfectly in one piece. Absolutely beguiling nose. So sultry and sexy and positively voluptuous. Layers upon layers of red fruit and spice. Palate is good, still holding together, but a bit faded and lacks weight. My first Leroy. Better drink probably 10 years ago, but I will never forget the nose.