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2008 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Nebbiolo

8/28/2018 - Neecies wrote:

flawed

Cloudy from the first drop. Indistinct, muddied flavors: not worth drinking. Too bad, this is the second damaged bottle of four I owned.

bconly commented:

8/28/18, 2:07 PM - Ouch . . . have had 6 and no problems. Did you buy retail on release?

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2008 Produttori del Barbaresco Barbaresco Nebbiolo

8/18/2018 - bconly Likes this wine:

93 points

Slightly raised cork but it wasn't a flawed bottle at all. Hasn't evolved much since the end of 2015, but I liked it then and I like it now. Fantastic with brick chicken and lamb/egg pasta. A ridiculous bottle of wine for the money ($22 at retail in LA in 2014).

bconly commented:

8/18/18, 9:33 PM - Was talking abt the value proposition with Mary and totally agree. $60 would be seriously fair for this one.

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2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Bosconia Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo

7/10/2018 - bconly Likes this wine:

91 points

Trouble understanding some of the notes. This was delicious on night 1, and I'm curious to see how it evolves over the next 24-48 hours.

bconly commented:

7/11/18, 8:08 PM - Nope! Just opened the bottle about a half hour before. Drinking well on night 2 as well.

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2010 Moillard-Grivot Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses Pinot Noir

1/6/2016 - smphelps wrote:

90 points

Pretty odd on the nose, with cedar and something rubbery (maybe tending towards acetone). Not unpleasant, though, and quite elegant on the palate.

bconly commented:

5/10/16, 8:34 AM - sounds like possible reduction? do you recall if this got better with air?

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2011 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieille Vigne Pinot Noir

11/17/2015 - AtoZ wrote:

Big fast decant. Worked. Drank nicely.

bconly commented:

11/18/15, 8:20 AM - -

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White - Sparkling

1998 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses Champagne Blend

2/1/2015 - AtoZ wrote:

WOTN. Drinks young long and citrusy. Tangerine panna cota. Hold 3-5 years. Disgorged 02/08

bconly commented:

2/2/15, 8:20 AM - :(

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2008 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Nebbiolo

6/20/2014 - AtoZ wrote:

90 points

A bit painful but far more open than prior bottle. Give this three years. Nit headed for greatness imho.

bconly commented:

6/20/14, 9:50 PM - I have the 06 and 09. Any experience?

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2004 Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut Millésimé Champagne Blend

3/19/2014 - bconly Likes this wine:

91 points

A ridiculous bargain for $35 from wine house. 10 years of age, good vintage, famous producer - you could do a lot worse for house champagne.

bconly commented:

3/19/14, 8:50 PM - Give it a minute to warm up to 50° or so and you will be rewarded. Structure and chalky terroir will reveal themselves.

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2010 Elio Grasso Langhe Nebbiolo Gavarini Langhe DOC

3/18/2014 - AtoZ wrote:

85 points

Fruity and smells like cheap rhone. Not a fan. 14% alcohol.

bconly commented:

3/19/14, 8:47 PM - My note said liked it... Wanna make a deal?

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White - Sparkling

1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses Champagne Blend

9/25/2013 - AtoZ wrote:

93 points

Delicious and complex with a long way to go. Enjoyable now. Cherry fruit, complex nose. Just really like this.

bconly commented:

9/26/13, 8:53 PM - Had the 1997 in Monte Carlo and loved it.

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White - Sparkling

1990 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay

8/29/2013 - bconly wrote:

96 points

Opened for a very special occasion, and it fit the bill for sure. Perfectly mature, with plenty of brightness up front. Finish is nutty and old and long. Medium effervescence remains. Drink now and for the next 5-8 years.

bconly commented:

8/30/13, 8:53 AM - I'd say 40 would be pushing it with the 1990. Never had any of the '00, but I can say it will taste wonderful in 2023 if it ages anything like the bottle we had last night!

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