8th of 12, not decanted, alarmingly variable notes, from undrinkable to very fine dependent on level of oxidation, this one drinkable with lovely depth of fruit, though strongly tinged with oxi, and quite dark, just about ok with smoked salmon. Maltroye has a terrible record in this period for premox with all my 98s undrinkable, though my 02s seem better. This bottle quite good plus (14.5/20).
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2000 Vintage Great White Burgundy Dinner (Boka - Chicago IL): Single blind in a flight of 2000 vintage Montrachet and "almost Montrachet." One of the few bottles that wasn't opened in advance because of my prior experience with this wine showing lots of age. I think that was a wise decision, with this bottle showing stone fruit, good spice. Lean and precise, this came across with very classic white Burgundy grace, even if not very long or powerful. My wine of the flight based on how its tasted tonight, while the group was quite divided on their preferences in the flight.
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Birthday Celebration (Custom House Tavern - Chicago IL): Fourth time I've had this wine in the past year, this was certainly the most advanced, least interesting bottle. Still showing lush and ripe stone fruit with a very fat start. Earthy from middle to finish. More dark and golden than other bottles enjoyed more.
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(Chateau de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru "La Dent du Chien") Critcs say these guys use alot of oak and it was there but definetly not overdone. It framd the wine very nice. Fantastic depth, richness and minerality. Explosive on the back end. Great Burg.
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11/6/2015 - liber Likes this wine: 89 Points
9th of 12, better than previous note, though still incipient premox.
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4/5/2015 - liber wrote: 85 Points
8th of 12, not decanted, alarmingly variable notes, from undrinkable to very fine dependent on level of oxidation, this one drinkable with lovely depth of fruit, though strongly tinged with oxi, and quite dark, just about ok with smoked salmon. Maltroye has a terrible record in this period for premox with all my 98s undrinkable, though my 02s seem better. This bottle quite good plus (14.5/20).
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7/29/2014 - Burgundy Al wrote: 91 Points
Blind White Tasting with Top 2000 White Burgundy (Les Nomades - Chicago IL): Dark color gave me pause to start, but this was rich, lush and unctuous, just staying on the good side of the border between fresh enough and tired. i might have liked this wine better than most tonight.
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9/24/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 93 Points
2000 Vintage Great White Burgundy Dinner (Boka - Chicago IL): Single blind in a flight of 2000 vintage Montrachet and "almost Montrachet." One of the few bottles that wasn't opened in advance because of my prior experience with this wine showing lots of age. I think that was a wise decision, with this bottle showing stone fruit, good spice. Lean and precise, this came across with very classic white Burgundy grace, even if not very long or powerful. My wine of the flight based on how its tasted tonight, while the group was quite divided on their preferences in the flight.
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7/26/2012 - Burgundy Al wrote: 89 Points
Birthday Celebration (Custom House Tavern - Chicago IL): Fourth time I've had this wine in the past year, this was certainly the most advanced, least interesting bottle. Still showing lush and ripe stone fruit with a very fat start. Earthy from middle to finish. More dark and golden than other bottles enjoyed more.
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