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  • 2005 Château Duhart-Milon

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    12/29/2023 - JohnTelford wrote: flawed

    Perfectly stored since release. Cork perfect. Upon opening no real signs of aging. On nose beautiful red fruits, tobacco, black fruits, sweet cedar, (basically what one would expect). First taste nothing… soapy aftertaste, thin, watery w soap. 2 hrs later nothing on nose, and thin soapy aftertaste.

    Is this bottle flawed? What could the flaw be? There were no detectable signs of TCA!

    Appreciate any thoughts as I have never experienced this with a bottle.

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  • 2020 Vincent Chardonnay Royer Vineyard

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    10/9/2023 - JohnTelford wrote: 92 Points

    Sight: The 2020 Chardonnay Royer exhibits a pale lemon color in the glass, hinting at its youth and freshness.

    Nose: On the nose, it presents a classic bouquet of white flowers, Anjou pear, golden apple, and fresh squeezed lemon. These aromas are med-, clean, and inviting, showcasing the wine's varietal and regional character.

    Palate: The palate is nuanced and beautifully balanced, revealing a distinct sense of wet cold stones, alongside the delightful notes of honeyed lemon zest, pear and lime zest---with a touch of finishing salt. This Chardonnay is complex and while young and high acid is still very enjoyable with a brief decant.

    Body: The wine combines strength and finesse in its medium body, showcasing the best of Oregon's Chardonnay expression.

    Acidity: It maintains a refreshing acidity that adds structure and vibrancy to the overall profile, contributing to its well-rounded nature.

    Finish: The medium-long finish leaves a lasting impression and holds the promise of continued development with aging potential for 7-10 years.

    In summary, the 2020 Royer is a fine representation of Oregon Chardonnay, delivering a complex tasting experience with the potential for further evolution over time. Hold ---I like Vincent Chards the best at about the 6-7 year range. Drink now--2030ish

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  • 2001 Château Lanessan

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    9/4/2023 - JohnTelford Likes this wine: 91 Points

    Great bottle. On the nose cedar, spice, dark fruit. I bit of orange on the rim. Lots of barn yard funk.... perhaps bretty in a good way. I have always found a good bit of bottle variation in the earlier Lanessans. On the pallet, black fruit, cassis, red fruits, Tabacco, polished wood. Med plus finish. Still good acid. I think it can still develop. I have four more bottles will hold for two more years and test again. I worry slightly about the bret on this bottle but like I said these tend to have lots of bottle variation. enjoy...classic claret! The cork on this bottle was very dry!

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  • vide says:

    4/29/2018 8:04:00 PM - Hi John, I decanted the wine for 1-2 hours before the first glass. There was a small amount of deposit. The wine was then consumed by me and others over a period of three hours. It took a little while for the nose and flavours to come up, so I was worried about oxidisation (because, like a lot of minor Margaux wines, it is not a blockbuster). But this did not happen. On the contrary, it held together very well, taking on a very integrated and wonderfully silky texture. Some consumers will find this sort of wine lacking in density, but I liked its understated gentle qualities, and would have bought more from my merchant if I could. Alas, they are all gone. Very best vide

  • Tony Poli says:

    10/23/2017 6:35:00 PM - JohnTelford: We paired the QTR Chenin Blanc with baked haddock with a panko crust over limes, one of my wife’s favorite fish dishes. It worked quite well. This wine has enough stuffing to pair with something heavier, though. We might try it with salmon next.

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