Tasting Notes for JR_Boston

Was way too young to drink. This needed another 10 years in bottle. Sharp, tart fruit and none of the delightful aromas of nuances of typical Chambolle

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2018 Domaine Fabien Coche Meursault 1er Cru Gouttes d'Or Chardonnay (view label images)

3/5/2023 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

93 points

Delightful. Nice mineral, light fruit

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2018 Château Troplong Mondot St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/23/2022 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

93 points

Needs a lot more time in bottle

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2006 Penfolds Grange South Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

10/27/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

92 points

Incredible depth and fruit. soft and still bold.
Not as powerful as the ‘05 but still fantastic

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2005 Penfolds Grange South Australia Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)

10/27/2022 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

92 points

Johna thought this bottle was cooked, but Roache and I thought it had great notes of chocolate, vanilla and baking spices

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2014 Gérard Raphet Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Cuvée Unique Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

9/29/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

85 points

Some seepage. Slightly off, but still good sour Cherry flavors

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2015 Domaine Génot-Boulanger Puligny-Montrachet Les Nosroyes Chardonnay (view label images)

9/8/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

96 points

Drank at Guy Savoy Paris

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2005 Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/19/2022 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

95 points

Tasted next to 2018 Pichon. This wasn’t quite as good, but still excellent.
Better than the 2014 Lynch Bages

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2010 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fontenys Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/19/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

92 points

Not as good as the 2015

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2015 Domaine Joseph Roty Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Fontenys Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/19/2022 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

98 points

Spectacular representation of Gevrey, and an exceptional year

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2018 Seven Apart Cabernet Sauvignon Basalt Stags Ridge Vineyard Atlas Peak (view label images)

2/13/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

98 points

Very young, but incredibly vibrant already. Huge cherry fruit up front, followed by muted earthy notes. Beautifully long finish

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2016 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

2/13/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

91 points

Still young, needs another 4-5 years in bottle

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2011 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

2/13/2022 - JR_Boston wrote:

92 points

Despite being a terrible vintage overall in Napa, Randy Dunn managed to make a beautiful wine with those 2011 grapes. Floral notes on the nose and nutty, raspberry flavors. Short but delightful finish

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2016 Bouchard Aîné & Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/12/2021 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

93 points

Could use more time in bottle, but already very nice

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2012 Jaffelin Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/12/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

flawed

Bottle was corked -

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2012 Jaffelin Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/12/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

flawed

Bottle was corked

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2013 Geantet-Pansiot Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/12/2021 - JR_Boston Does not like this wine:

88 points

Not great

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1995 Thierry-Vigot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Gaudichots Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/1/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

87 points

Was actually an Echezeaux. Past peak

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1995 Domaine Henri Clerc & Fils Echezeaux Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

11/1/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

85 points

Past peak

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2019 Faiveley Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Myglands Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/23/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

91 points

Nice and light. Good, but needs more time in bottle

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2013 Maison L'Oree Gevrey-Chambertin Champeaux Pinot Noir (view label images)

10/22/2021 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

96 points

Delicious

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1995 Charles Vienot Bonnes Mares Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir

6/5/2021 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

98 points

Spectacular

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1995 Charles Vienot Bonnes Mares Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir

6/6/2021 - JR_Boston Does not like this wine:

98 points

Spectacular

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2005 Louis Latour Volnay 1er Cru En Chevret Pinot Noir (view label images)

5/17/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

flawed

Bottle was corked. Label damaged and probably not well stored

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2002 Domaine Bruno Clavelier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru La Combe d'Orveau Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir (view label images)

4/16/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

flawed

Corked

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2012 Paolo Bea Rosso de Véo Umbria Sagrantino (view label images)

4/3/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

95 points

Amazing fruit, deep tannins and earthy long finish. Decanted for 2hrs. Exceptional wine

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2013 Maison Albert Bichot Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Malconsorts Domaine du Clos Frantin Pinot Noir (view label images)

1/25/2021 - JR_Boston wrote:

flawed

Bottle was corked

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Red

2012 Joseph Drouhin Echezeaux Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/20/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

95 points

Smooth and subtle with rich complexity. Superb wine for a Burgundy this young. Certainly will improve with time, but it is still showing quite nicely now.

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2015 Domaine Thierry Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Vigne Belle Pinot Noir (view label images)

12/7/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

94 points

Loved this bottle - great maker, great year

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2017 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Treehouse Vineyard Russian River Valley (view label images)

11/29/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

97 points

Outstanding

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2017 Château de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/17/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

91 points

Amazing wine for the price

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1995 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

92 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Drank after we finished the 10 year vertical. Compared to several of the other vintages in the middle of the pack

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1993 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

95 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Had this vintage after the 10 year vertical tasting. Compared well to some of the best in the vertical

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2006 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

94 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Body and finish we top of the charts for this vintage. Nose and taste weren’t quite as good as the 04 or 01

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2005 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

92 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Great wine. Perfect color. Structure, body nose and finish all really good

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2003 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

95 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Nose, body and structure all really great. Finish wasn’t as great as the 04 but still great

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2002 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

90 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Nice nose and nice body. Finish couldn’t compare to some of the other vintages in this vertical

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2004 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

98 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
This vintage and the 01 were the stars of the show. Scored very high across the board, but the finish on this wine was the best

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2001 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

98 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
This vintage was the star of the show. Scored the highest across all categories. Tasted like a great Cab should

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2000 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

91 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Really nice body and finish. The nose was a little much when first poured, and taste was good but didn’t develop as much as some of the other vintages

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1999 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston Likes this wine:

96 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Killer cab - this wine continued to open up well over the hour. Of the 10 years, this wine along with the 01 & 04 were the best

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1998 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

91 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)
Solid, consistent, good structure

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1997 Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (view label images)

11/8/2020 - JR_Boston wrote:

89 points

10 Year Tasting @ Cobble (1997-2006)