Skip the flavor descriptors: the important thing to note is that this wine was rich, juicy-fruity, even a little fat. Good concentration and depth, still with some tannic firmness to keep things in harness. Notwithstanding, I could see dropping this into a California pinot tasting (decent ones) without notice. I quite liked it, but I can't see this appealing to Burgundy snobs.
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Last of my original stash, first bottling available to the mailing list. Recent notes basically spot on. Bright blackberry and black current, with a little licorice and tobacco and spice on the finish. Soft, as you might expect at this age, but still with substantial lift and energy: the tannins have all but receded, and the structure is mostly acid. Shows most of the TRB markers. An easy wine to drink, very tasty, missing the concentration to really elevate the wine.
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I was tempted by some recent pro reviews suggesting this was in its drinking window. True, but early window, even with a brief 60 minute decant; not much in the way of tertiary development. Nice aromas and good flavor intensity, most fruit, with a little hint of green mint and herbs. Decent structure and tautness with mostly integrated tannins. A bit thin the first night, but a little fleshier the second night. Interestingly, I detected no oak the first night, but definite oaky notes the second night, albeit ones that blended in after a bit of air. This was quite enjoyable to drink.
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9/26/2019 1:31:00 PM - Thank you for the catch! I see what happened. The note you read was for the 2nd wine. 2016 VCC was upgraded by me to 100 Pts after tasting it in bottle this year.
2009 Domaine Pavelot (Jean-Marc et Hugues) Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru La Dominode
4/25/2024 - ChrisR Likes this wine:
Skip the flavor descriptors: the important thing to note is that this wine was rich, juicy-fruity, even a little fat. Good concentration and depth, still with some tannic firmness to keep things in harness. Notwithstanding, I could see dropping this into a California pinot tasting (decent ones) without notice. I quite liked it, but I can't see this appealing to Burgundy snobs.
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2004 Maybach Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Materium
4/11/2024 - ChrisR Likes this wine:
Last of my original stash, first bottling available to the mailing list. Recent notes basically spot on. Bright blackberry and black current, with a little licorice and tobacco and spice on the finish. Soft, as you might expect at this age, but still with substantial lift and energy: the tannins have all but receded, and the structure is mostly acid. Shows most of the TRB markers. An easy wine to drink, very tasty, missing the concentration to really elevate the wine.
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2005 Château Smith Haut Lafitte
4/4/2024 - ChrisR Likes this wine:
I was tempted by some recent pro reviews suggesting this was in its drinking window. True, but early window, even with a brief 60 minute decant; not much in the way of tertiary development. Nice aromas and good flavor intensity, most fruit, with a little hint of green mint and herbs. Decent structure and tautness with mostly integrated tannins. A bit thin the first night, but a little fleshier the second night. Interestingly, I detected no oak the first night, but definite oaky notes the second night, albeit ones that blended in after a bit of air. This was quite enjoyable to drink.
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