Tasting Notes for JSampson1980

Decanted for a couple of hours before consuming with filet mignon. It definitely got better as the night went on. Very balanced and aromatic. Thought it would be a bit bolder.

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Red

2012 Domaine Lignier-Michelot Morey St. Denis Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/13/2016 - JSampson1980 wrote:

87 points

Not ready yet

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Red

1999 Bodega Numanthia Toro Termes Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo (view label images)

3/12/2016 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Too tame. Was ok with food.

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Francois Montand Brut Rosé France Rosé Blend (view label images)

3/4/2016 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Lynne wants more

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Red

2010 Corte alla Flora Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese (view label images)

1/24/2016 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

We'd buy it again.

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Red

2007 Bremer Family Austintatious Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

12/24/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Very balanced, but missed a bit of the punch that I remembered.

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Red

2010 Casa E. di Mirafiore Barolo Nebbiolo (view label images)

12/6/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

92 points

Lynne would like to buy more

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Red

2010 Thibault Liger-Belair Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/26/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Thanksgiving wine.

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White

2012 Domaine A. Cailbourdin Pouilly-Fumé Les Cris Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

9/23/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

93 points

Lynne loved it. Had it with Chicken Pesto.

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White

2013 Etienne Boileau Chablis Chardonnay (view label images)

9/12/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

92 points

Really good.

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Red

2010 Maison Roche de Bellene Volnay 1er Cru Pitures Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/31/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Fabulous

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Red

2013 Domaine Lafond Roc-Epine Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

8/23/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Different but good

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Red

2011 Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Volnay Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

8/13/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Great with pizza.

Comment

Red

2013 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Peters Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

8/6/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Great with salmon

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Red

2011 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Clos de l'Echo Cabernet Franc (view label images)

7/19/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

88 points

Had it with meatloaf. Should have decanted it, as there ended up being a lot of sediment in the last two glasses.

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Red

2011 Domaine de la Tourade Gigondas Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/12/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Great with spaghetti

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Red

2008 Lachini Pinot Noir Lachini Family Estate Chehalem Mountains (view label images)

7/9/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Had it with Salmon. It was a bit muted, but complemented the meal well. Not much of a nose, and was mellower than I expected, which was nice.

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White

2012 Rodney Strong Sauvignon Blanc Russian River Valley (view label images)

7/8/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

88 points

Had it with vegetarian pasta dish. Good.

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White

2013 Jean-Paul & Benoit Droin Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons Chardonnay (view label images)

7/8/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Excellent. Very dry and crisp. Had it with Chinese Food.

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Red

2012 Domaine Bertrand Stehelin Gigondas Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/2/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Very nice with pizza. Really enjoyed it.

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Red

2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

6/14/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

87 points

Was excited about this wine when I first opened it, as it had a very full bouquet. It mellowed after about 45 minutes, and had with pork that I over cooked. Not sure if it was the wine or the meal, but it lacked punch.

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Red

2011 Biniagual Binissalem-Mallorca Sant Gall Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)

6/2/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Excellent value. Had with pizza. Great combo.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Folie à Deux Prosecco Ménage à Trois Glera (view label images)

6/2/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

88 points

Excellent value. Had with chicken pesto pasta.

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Red

2010 Maison Roche de Bellene Volnay 1er Cru Pitures Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/31/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Had it with Salmon. A little acidic at first, but mellowed after a while. Very floral.

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White

2013 Tenuta San Leonardo Sauvignon Blanc Vette Trentino (view label images)

5/28/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

91 points

Lynne continues to love it.

Comment

White

1993 Robert Ampeau & Fils Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières Chardonnay (view label images)

5/25/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Considering it was 22 years old, I had higher expectations. Had with roasted chicken, and it was fine. Very smooth and mellowed. Had expected more of a punch.

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Red

2008 Domaine Perrot-Minot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Perrières Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/24/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

88 points

Rather bland. Very subtle nose, weak finish. Disappointing.

Comment

Red

2008 La Colombina Di Caselli Anna Maria Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)

5/15/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

83 points

Really disapointing. Very flat.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Jean-Pierre Legret Champagne Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/15/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Had it with Sushi. Earthy notes. Better than the first bottle we had.

Comment

Red

2013 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir Russian River Valley (view label images)

5/13/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Had with Salmon.

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Red

2005 Domaine Bois de Boursan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée des Félix Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/10/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

87 points

The cork was two-thirds wet, so there may have been a little oxidation, even though I didn't taste it. Nonetheless, the wine was a bit on the dull side. Neither the bold flavors or bouquet that I would expect from a CDP.

Comment

White

2013 Tenuta San Leonardo Sauvignon Blanc Vette Trentino (view label images)

5/5/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

90 points

Great with chalupas. Got a whiff of pear.

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Red

2011 Domaine Cros de Romet Cairanne Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

5/2/2015 - JSampson1980 wrote:

89 points

Had with tacos. Very bold.