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Red
2005 Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
8/14/2023 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Won't wow you, but dependable.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/16/23, 10:46 PM - Lol.

  • fcxj commented:

    3/4/24, 5:47 AM - Focus on won't wow you. 😆

  • fcxj commented:

    4/15/24, 8:33 PM - Fair enough, guess I'm just more of a Burgundy guy!

  • fcxj commented:

    4/15/24, 8:41 PM - You can see what I normally drink but I'd say Latour is by far my favorite Left Bank wine, though I much prefer Right Bank in general.

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Red
2012 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée St. Vivant Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru Pinot Noir
11/2/2022 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
Would open several hours before serving. Red fruited offering with floral aromatics and elegance to spare. (11605/13781)

  • fcxj commented:

    2/1/24, 1:41 AM - Popped and poured! This ain’t DRC.

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Red
2022 Domaine Nicole Lamarche Echezeaux Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir
1/18/2024 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Comparable to Grande Rue level.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/22/24, 10:31 PM - Grande Rue is perpetually disappointing relative to its real estate. I'd love to see what it produces with someone else.

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White - Sparkling
2013 Dom Pérignon Champagne Champagne Blend
1/16/2024 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Quaffable.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/17/24, 8:02 PM - Lol, quaffable is a complement!

  • fcxj commented:

    1/18/24, 4:12 PM - Lol, if I don’t care for something I say “Meh”.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/18/24, 4:14 PM - You’re welcome to check out my Instagram account, which is “taiwine”.

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White
2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Corton-Charlemagne Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
1/13/2024 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
Blockbuster off of the bat. Aromatics quite ripe. Lean late pick not gunflint. Palate also rich and broad. Let’s see how this natures. Probably prefer tighter this stage. (8385/18362)

  • fcxj commented:

    1/15/24, 10:38 PM - AdV and Perrine brought it with them to a Ficofi charity gala. I'm not going to turn it down. =)

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White
2009 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
11/24/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Quaffable.

  • fcxj commented:

    12/7/23, 3:47 PM - It’s definitely open.

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Red
2012 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Clos de La Bussière Pinot Noir
11/24/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Not as light on feet. Expected more elegance.

  • fcxj commented:

    12/6/23, 5:49 PM - Perhaps unfairly comparing to the more recent vintages like 2016, where this has been quite elegant!

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Red
1979 Pétrus Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
5/26/2018 - fcxj wrote:
80 points
Past sell-by date. Unappealing tertiary aromatics, old bookshelf.

  • fcxj commented:

    11/27/23, 7:40 PM - Lol.

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Red
2016 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir
10/11/2023 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
Earthy, smoky aromatics. Bestial, wild quality. Blockbuster palate, sweetness and persistence. Superb mineral quality. (3622/10418)

  • fcxj commented:

    11/2/23, 6:40 PM - No but thanks.

  • fcxj commented:

    11/5/23, 1:36 AM - Savor this wine.

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Red
2015 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard Rutherford
10/26/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Fairly luscious, approachable.

  • fcxj commented:

    11/2/23, 6:39 PM - Lol!

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Red
1998 Pétrus Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
9/9/2023 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
Slightly tighter than recent bottles. Nonetheless similarly plush, sensuous, balanced.

  • fcxj commented:

    9/11/23, 12:30 AM - Another 5 years?

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Red
2018 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay 1er Cru Clos du Château des Ducs Pinot Noir
7/4/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Didn't love it, felt frayed.

  • fcxj commented:

    7/26/23, 10:27 PM - Dusty.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/15/23, 1:35 AM - It's a bummer.

  • fcxj commented:

    9/2/23, 7:05 PM - Definitely possible, good to know!

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White
2011 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay
5/12/2022 - fcxj wrote:
94 points
Very clean, citrus tart aromatics, classic Leflaive.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/28/23, 6:59 AM - Not too early, maybe 1hr.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/28/23, 4:24 PM - I think can keep for another 5-10 years certainly, no sign of premox in the bottles I've had.

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White - Sparkling
2008 Doyard Champagne Grand Cru Les Lumières Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne Blend
8/14/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Oxidative.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/16/23, 10:45 PM - I think it's meant to be oxidative in style, not an indictment from me.

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Red
2003 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
6/25/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Big disjointed here.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/26/23, 5:37 PM - 2-3 hours of air.

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Red
1999 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bonnes Mares Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir
4/29/2023 - fcxj wrote:
98 points
Sensational, albeit tight. Purity and persistence of red fruit is breathtaking.

  • fcxj commented:

    4/30/23, 8:29 AM - I'd open 12 hours ahead.

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Red
2018 Domaine Méo-Camuzet Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Aux Boudots Pinot Noir
11/26/2022 - fcxj wrote:
94 points
Floral aromatics, polished. Very primary and early, but grand cru concentration on offer.

  • fcxj commented:

    4/28/23, 12:50 AM - It deserves time.

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Red
2009 Sine Qua Non Syrah The Thrill of... Central Coast
2/7/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Dark inky beast if you're into that.

  • fcxj commented:

    2/14/23, 5:57 AM - Sweet!

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Red
2015 Thierry Allemand Cornas Reynard Syrah
2/3/2023 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Quite refined Syrah with touch of reduction and expansive, balanced purple fruit palate.

  • fcxj commented:

    2/6/23, 7:05 AM - Not during the evening no. Prior to this, don't know.

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Red
2012 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père et Fils Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir
1/10/2023 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Floral notes, slightly muted. Somewhat pedestrian.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/17/23, 8:52 AM - Ok fair enough.

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Red
1988 Poderi Aldo Conterno Barolo Riserva Granbussia Nebbiolo
2/15/2017 - fcxj wrote:
80 points
Bad rustic Aldo.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/1/23, 4:27 AM - Fwiw I've yet to encounter an Aldo that's moved me in contrast to Giacomo...

  • fcxj commented:

    1/1/23, 2:16 PM - Good to know.

    Thanks and HNY!

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White
2008 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay
7/9/2021 - fcxj wrote:
flawed
Weak showing for this wine. Popcorn aromatics, but color is creeping into orange. This bottle needs to be drunk. (02580/3524)

  • fcxj commented:

    10/29/22, 4:14 AM - Fair enough!

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Red
1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
10/5/2022 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Deep, violet fruit. Pleasurable, if not particularly nuanced.

  • fcxj commented:

    10/13/22, 7:43 PM - Opened at 6ish, drank from 7-9. Not my bottle, so I didn't prepare.

  • fcxj commented:

    10/17/22, 8:10 PM - Sure, good luck!

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Red
2016 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir
10/17/2022 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
So ready, delicious. Nuanced, lifted, polished floral aromatics. Silky, balanced, red fruit palate.

  • fcxj commented:

    10/17/22, 8:09 PM - Believe it or not, pop and pour!

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Red
2018 Domaine Sylvain Pataille Marsannay Clos du Roy Pinot Noir
9/8/2022 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Very crushable, pure red fruit

  • fcxj commented:

    9/8/22, 2:53 AM - Crushable is a higher rank. Quaffable is passable.

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Red
1994 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo
8/25/2022 - fcxj wrote:
94 points
Aromatically flamboyant wine with floral tones. Integrated palate, very approachable now.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/26/22, 7:30 AM - 3 hour decant. You can try 6-8.

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Red
2013 Opus One Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
6/15/2022 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
One-toned, I don't get the interest in this.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/20/22, 9:05 AM - I get it, just rarely if ever impressed by Opus.

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White - Sparkling
2012 Dom Pérignon Champagne Champagne Blend
6/11/2022 - fcxj wrote:
86 points
Is the neon labeled version sold to clubs different, this was awful?

  • fcxj commented:

    6/13/22, 9:25 AM - Yes they did.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/14/22, 7:40 PM - My guess is they didn't bother to carefully store these in a cool place.

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White - Sparkling
2002 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Cuvée Rare Champagne Blend
6/4/2022 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
Oxidative style, not my thing.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/11/22, 6:56 PM - Interesting comments gentlemen. First, I'm not much of a champagne drinker (308 versus 3,839 Burgundy notes), thus take my views with a grain of salt. Second, I prefer freshness, energy and tension over the oxidative and brioche house style often prevalent. Third, I've not made the effort to try numerous growers but do find Chartogne-Taillet appealing in style and ethos if that's helpful. Among the big houses, Salon is what I accumulate.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/12/22, 3:46 AM - Quite like Sainte Anne from Chartogne-Taillet. Also like Fac-Simile, but suddenly very pricey. For something different, Egly's Ambonnay red is delicious.

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Red
2010 Roagna Barbaresco Crichët Pajé Nebbiolo
5/27/2021 - fcxj wrote:
94 points
Pretty, translucent ruby. Rose, very little tar on the nose. Super elegant, red fruited palate with very fine tannins. Blind guessers had trouble picking out Nebbiolo. (0091/1682)

  • fcxj commented:

    10/9/21, 3:08 AM - Quite drinkable with 2h decant.

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Red
2010 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne Nebbiolo
12/9/2020 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
Meh.

  • fcxj commented:

    5/7/21, 7:30 AM - Bingo

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Red
2015 Domaine de L'Octavin Dora Bella Vin de France Poulsard
3/25/2021 - fcxj wrote:
90 points
Orangey pink. Has the stink. Utterly quaffable.

  • fcxj commented:

    3/26/21, 10:20 PM - 😂

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White - Off-dry
2011 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spätlese Mosel Saar Ruwer
9/19/2020 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Honey, diesel, acid and harmony.

  • fcxj commented:

    1/21/21, 3:53 PM - Yes!

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Red
2007 Domaine Jean Grivot Richebourg Richebourg Grand Cru Pinot Noir
11/11/2020 - fcxj wrote:
94 points
Swarthy vitamin aromatics that exhibit true typicite. Offers depth and sweetness.

  • fcxj commented:

    12/15/20, 2:43 PM - Yes but will last a long while, no need for decant

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White
2009 Remoissenet Père et Fils Le Montrachet Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay
1/16/2019 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
Zachys. Aromatically muted. Quite advanced, though rich.

  • fcxj commented:

    11/3/20, 9:31 PM - Nope

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Red - Fortified
1882 Churchill/Graham Porto Ne Oublie Port Blend
10/29/2015 - fcxj wrote:
98 points
Wow… 2nd time in 6 months, really lucky. Intense nose with burnt sugar and marmalade, eventually giving way to white fruit. So fresh, concentrated yet balanced on the palate. Something special...

  • fcxj commented:

    10/8/20, 6:00 AM - The wine, the room, the moment or maybe me. Hard to say for certain!

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White - Sparkling
2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut Champagne Blend
7/9/2020 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
One of the best young champagnes I've tasted. Reductive aromatics. Very balanced and what length.

  • fcxj commented:

    7/11/20, 8:22 AM - Didn't notice actually. It was a promenade, thus quickly moved onto a red.

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Red
1996 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
7/9/2020 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
For this level, very plain.

  • fcxj commented:

    7/11/20, 8:22 AM - Yup, Ficofi event.

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Red
2008 Domaine d'Auvenay (Lalou Bize-Leroy) Mazis-Chambertin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir
6/16/2020 - fcxj wrote:
98 points
Sweaty, vitamin stink aromatics. Pure, intense, ripe palate that had everything. Insane clarity for this vintage and appellation. This is more like a 96 with a 2 point bonus for achieving these heights with 2008. (280/591)

  • fcxj commented:

    6/18/20, 12:25 AM - Indeed, it's corrected.

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Red
1976 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Syrah
3/31/2018 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Nice surprise, quite spry aromas and palate. Earthy, fresh and varnished. Lots of complexity and evolution in the glass.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/10/20, 10:17 PM - If you notice I own the wine, you can request I open it for you also

  • fcxj commented:

    6/10/20, 10:17 PM - I’m there for you bro

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Red
2015 Frederic Esmonin Ruchottes-Chambertin Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir
3/7/2019 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
FWE. Bit off, hard to place.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/5/20, 5:51 PM - Fine Wine Experience, just personal notation of location.

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Red
2000 Château Latour Grand Vin Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
6/1/2020 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Sweet, floral aromatics.

  • fcxj commented:

    6/3/20, 1:07 AM - 2005 Roumier BM ;)

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Red
1999 Domaine Leflaive Blagny 1er Cru Sous le Dos d'Âne Rouge Pinot Noir
5/14/2020 - cortoncharlie wrote:
Hard, rustic with lots of rough edges. Gave it a lot of air without any improvement. I doubt more bottle age can save it. Not much pleasure at all. Thank goodness they no longer produce red from this vineyard.

  • fcxj commented:

    5/14/20, 7:11 PM - Give it 96 please, I'm trying to sell.

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Red
1996 Domaine René Engel Grands-Echezeaux Grands-Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir
5/5/2020 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
Unstemmed, cherries aromatics. Evolves slightly burned. Disappointing bottle.

  • fcxj commented:

    5/12/20, 5:22 AM - Yup

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White
2017 Domaine Roulot Meursault 1er Cru Clos des Bouchères Chardonnay
4/16/2020 - clayfu wrote:
cracking good wine with a couple hours of air. Started off fairly shy but becomes this vibrant intoxicating pear and lemon fruit that has powerful weight and a saturating waxy texture. Acidity is a fine dose without being overwhelming. Gonna be really good with some time. Every vintage of this wine just gets more and more in tune. One of my absolute favorite wines made in Meursault from one of the masters of Meursault

  • fcxj commented:

    4/16/20, 10:56 PM - damn you're drinking these young
    it's feng btw

  • fcxj commented:

    4/18/20, 8:54 AM - =D

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Red
1999 Domaine Prieuré Roch Chambertin-Clos de Bèze mise "Pure" Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru Pinot Noir
12/9/2019 - fcxj wrote:
96 points
From jeroboam. Floral aromatics, firm spine.

  • fcxj commented:

    12/13/19, 10:00 PM - =)

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Red
1970 Pétrus Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend
12/7/2019 - fcxj wrote:
88 points
Bit dishwashing detergent.

  • fcxj commented:

    12/13/19, 9:59 PM - Friend's 40th

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Red
2005 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
8/1/2019 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Great material but simply far too young.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/8/19, 7:50 AM - I'd say revisit in 5 and let's see

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White
2007 Domaine d'Auvenay (Lalou Bize-Leroy) Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières Chardonnay
7/31/2019 - clayfu wrote:
Out of town friends @ Republique; 7/31/2019-8/6/2019: “Persistent as fuck”. Which it was. The wine had all of the hallmarks of classic D’auvenay, powerhouse smoky yellow fruited nose with white pepper and flint. The palate is just absolutely brimming with rich golden fruit, there’s serious weight on the wine as it just crushes the mid palate deep into the finish. Has bracing powerful minerality and sparkle and an equally broad frame that’s completely filled out by the raw material. Every time having D’auvenay is a treat and an example why it’s probably the best white wine being made in Burgundy.

  • fcxj commented:

    8/5/19, 5:43 AM - glad you enjoyed it

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White
2011 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Kabinett Mosel Saar Ruwer
7/6/2019 - fcxj wrote:
92 points
Mudan. Delicious. Petrol, honey, acid and balance. More Spatlese in character.

  • fcxj commented:

    7/11/19, 7:51 AM - Thanks!

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