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2021 Carlo Revello & Figli Barbera d'Alba Superiore
5/4/2024 - cct wrote: 92 Points
A new producer for me
Dark berry fruit, tar, spice, and violets on the nose. Full bodied with excellent depth and more so a sense of balance with more of the same dark fruits, spice, and a sense of minerality. Really well balanced acidity. This is not a wallflower, but is an extremely well done fuller scale barbera with a sense of harmony and poise. Count me impressed.
FWIW, this was terrific with a marinated flank steak.
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1988 Château Rausan-Ségla
5/4/2024 - cct wrote: 92 Points
Served blind
Double decanted in the AM
Cassis and stone fruits, bell pepper-pyrazines, bitter chocolate, bergamot, and violets on the nose. Classically proportioned on the palate, more linear than broad, but not in a pejorative sense,. Mid plus weighted with more of the same on the palate, adding iron, gravel and clay. Initially a little thin on the back end, it fleshed out over several hours. I was told the next day it was even better but he person who brought it. I started with '88 northern Medoc classed growth, then switched to '96 when it fleshed out some. Really lovely honest Bordeaux. Not for hedonists, but rather a wine worthy of contemplation and and thoughtful enjoyment. I really liked it.
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2008 Hugues Godmé Champagne Premier Cru Les Alouettes Saint Bets
5/4/2024 - cct wrote: 93 Points
This is much better than 4 years ago. Clean Chardonnay fruit, chalk, hazelnuts, with subtle autolytic and oxidative notes that add to the whole. A fine bead, terrific texture and depth while remains bright and detailed on the palate. Outstanding balance. Finishes mouthwateringly fresh and clean. Outstanding BdB.
FWIW, the bottle was still fresh after being recorked for two weeks, losing nothing and maybe gaining some focus. I underestimated this wine several years ago. Sadly my last bottle. 93
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