2018 Lamy-Caillat Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grande Montagne
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4/11/2024 - cortoncharlie wrote: 94 Points
Had this exactly 1 year ago and recall it was a bit tight then. Today it was brilliant. I sometimes find Chassange a bit too big and crunchy for my palate but this had that wonderful "aerodynamic" profile I like. The reduction was there but not ideological. Kind of like Raveneau meets Chassange. Would not have put this as an 2018 either if served blind. Intellectual and drinkable at the same time. Those who prefer overt power may not enjoy this.

I've only had a few bottles from this Domaine so far which were all very enjoyable. Unfortunately, the prices are silly now.
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1996 Pol Roger Champagne Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill
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4/7/2024 - cortoncharlie wrote:
I usually find Winston Churchill a bit too big for my taste. For the 1996, however, the style works well with the racy acidity of the vintage.
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1985 Calera Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard
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4/7/2024 - cortoncharlie wrote: 93 Points
Consistent with my last tasting note. Winner for what it is.
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