October 12, 2022 - EL Birthday Dinner (The Garden Table at Le Pavillon): Served blind next to the 83 Leflaive BM and the 82 Coche Dury Meursault. Obviously Chablis. Obviously Raveneau. Many questions on age.
Looks young in the glass. Drinks young but doesn't have the intensity that is off-putting for me with most Chablis. The flavors had room to show and they were a good mix of citrus and honey. The length was amazing.
I guessed late 90s. No one guessed early 90s or 90. Impressive bottle
September 23, 2021 - Smoke and lemon aromatics. Placid, bitter palate with medium length.
December 28, 2017 - Drank alongside the '85 Blanchot. Drinking very well with a nose I could sniff all day. So rich on the palate but with so much honeyed minerals and acid that all was in harmony.
July 31, 2017 - Quite nice -- acid still vibrant, touch of oak is present but not distracting. Wish we decanted it ahead of time. Lots of stuffing and life left here.
March 8, 2016 - Still remarkably fresh. Terrific start to a tasting dinner.
June 26, 2015 - WOW
Deep golden color. Nose of honey.
Butterscotch, marzipan, citrus all layered wonderfully. Minerality and acidity in perfect harmony with the flavor profile resulting in an extraordinary wine. The finish kept going on and on. We were lucky she enough to have two bottles and they both were wonderful.
November 29, 2013 - Uncle 7 long lunch (Seventh Son): rich and vibrant. wonderfully expressive. dare say more enjoyable than Les Clos side by side.
October 18, 2011 - A little late to open.
March 22, 2010 - Interesting. Past prime.
December 18, 2009 - Once again, we were struck by the sulfur up front. Some marzipan and tropical fruit. Excellent vigor, texture, and length, even if it is not quite at the level of a bottle several months ago.