November 17, 2023 - To follow
March 2, 2023 - The one with Sexy Tapas (Kolabo): Powerful bouquet that was showing the perfect amount of development. I have an extremely soft spot for bouquet that showcase the likes of blood oranges, iron, meat and rose florals. On the palate this was broad yet showing great concentration, with ripe red plums, blackcurrant, licorice and earth coming to the fore. Tannins have already integrated well at this stage with bright acidity on the finish that was correct for 1993.
November 25, 2018 - Over-oxidized, I guess. 3 hr in the glass it did not improve much.
April 23, 2018 - Spring Swing Through France-Random Wines Tasted or Imbibed; 4/14/2018-4/25/2018 (Burgundy, Alsace, Paris): Tasted next to 1991 Drouhin Griotte Chambertin. A blast of volatile acidity that dissipated somewhat but never went away. Also some nutty funk that I think was a bit of oxidation. All that said, the wine steadily improved out of decanter for 90 minutes and then began to dry out. More meaty and mineral than the Drouhin, and lacking the lovely red fruit of that wine. Both shared a mint/menthol element, although it faded more in the Trapet over time. I wonder if this was as good a bottle as it can be. This was old style Burgundy that must have been pretty rough going when it was young. Quite good but getting long in the tooth.
March 2, 2018 - Piperade. Srsly gamey stink with pure wine underneath. Niche from my perspective.
March 2, 2018 - Pre-Paulée Friday Warm-up Dinner (Piperade - SF, CA): Tasted along side the '01, and this '93 is showing much better with more nuance and complexity. Reaffirms the notion that Chambertin especially from traditional producers needs lots of time. Amazing, deep nose with meat and spice. The palate is concentrated with so much intense meat and spice. Lots of rich concentration, but great lift and precision too.
March 2, 2018 - Pre-Paulée Warm-up Dinner (Piperade - San Francisco CA): Powerful black fruit with earth hints. Roasted meat throughout. Very long finish. Beautifully old school wine that probably took two decades to really show its potential. Almost certainly even upside from here.
October 7, 2016 - Souper Clos Rougeard (Chez Sophie): Un nez explosif un peu viandeux, avec du fruit rouge frais, il parait jeune.
Magnifique bouche large et dense, assez puissante, racée, entre deux âges. Il montre une richesse aromatique impressionnante, digne de son terroir. Un vin large et parfumé qui prend de l'ampleur avec l'air. Magnifique. 94 pts
August 20, 2016 - After my last bottle, this was a surprise. Rich ripe balanced, a touch of the 93 acid so bit primary but I believe it's starting to come together, this is a very good wine
August 5, 2013 - A touch primary and rustic, nut I'm optimistic this is coming together. Good length and structure. Some sour cherries, blackberry. Next bottle in 5 years.