Claude Dugat
Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005
Edmond Vatan
Clos La Néore Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2007
Bought a case of these on release for like (I think) $80 a bottle or so, opened a couple a few years later and was disappointed. I was told, “just wait.” And holy sh*t! Was that good advice. This blew my mind. If all Sauv Blancs/ sancerres tasted like this I’d have a new vice. Minerality out the wazoo, with perfectly balanced peach, grapefruit rind & melon notes…never cloying. Crisp, harmonious., unctuous. Downright delicious. Now I understand the current crazy prices. A one of a kind wine! — a year ago
Shafer Vineyards
Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Still huge after all these years (2003). A tiny bit on the port-y side (reduced). Well integrated oak. Baking spices, blackberry jam. Will it get better? Might try again in five years to see. Not as complex as I was expecting. — 3 years ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
All the classic graphite, iodine, cassis and green pepper (perhaps a little overwhelmingly so) on the nose. Palate of INTENSE pepper (dare I say Serrano)…but overall light and enjoyable. Lacking some bottom end that may evolve in time? Still feels VERY young. A great 7th anniversary wine. Truth be told, slightly disappointing, though only had a one hour decant… — 3 years ago
Château Quinault
L'Enclos St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend
Must be hitting this at the exact right time, or it’s an exceptional bottle, but this shocked me. Bought on release and never opened a bottle until now…terrific surprise. Rich dark fruit pie, obligatory lead pencil, Christmas spices on the nose. Admittedly less complex on the palate - but it’s balanced, an excellent accompaniment to my rib-eye. A very nicely made wine. — 3 years ago
David McNally
David had this a year ago