Community Tasting Note

Sunday, August 6, 2023 - Another delicious bottle of well aged Bordeaux that checked all the boxes as it was chosen as the opening act for the 1998 that was to follow. In a totally different vibe and direction than the 98, this was far more serious and left bankish in demeanor. Clay laden, decaying wood, roasted herbs....really savory and delicious with beautiful freshness and persistence. These stupid surprise wines that bring these unexpected experiences bring more joy to my head than an expected delivery from something far more expensive like the 2000 Cheval Blanc from days ago...I'll take 8 of these and stay drunk. Love it...Drink

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Comment posted by boillatm:

11/24/2023 10:37:00 AM - Just saw a lot at an auction for 3x1995, 1x1998, 1x1999 and 3x2000 for around 360 CHF. I may give it a try based on your note!
Comment posted by Purple Tooth:

11/24/2023 10:48:00 AM - No brainer...Dont hesitate. The 99 is BIG and hit and miss because the ripeness impedes freshness. The other 3 are sensational for the money.
Comment posted by boillatm:

11/24/2023 10:56:00 AM - Thanks! I'll try to be the quickest as it is part of the after-sale (nobody has bidden on it during the auction).
Love your notes by the way!
Comment posted by Purple Tooth:

11/24/2023 10:58:00 AM - My notes are definitely love or hate...Thank you :-) Good luck and kind regards from Los Angeles...Where the sun shines too much.
Comment posted by boillatm:

11/25/2023 9:03:00 AM - Got the bottles... I may try one or two over the holidays.
Greeting from Zurich where we've had our first (very light) snow today
Comment posted by Purple Tooth:

11/25/2023 9:07:00 AM - The 1999 can be paired with an old Napa wine, if you have anything that needs drinking. Happy drinking!