Class Wines
Dom Pérignon
P2 Brut Champagne Blend 1973
1973 vintage. In magnum. Medium gold. Fresh still. Bruised red apple fruit profile. Huge complexity. Almond paste. Floral development - violets and rose petals. Xmas pudding richness. A world class champagne for the ages. — 11 years ago
Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1990
Pure, Blackberry & black cherry. Absolutely gorgeous. A master class in preparation to drink, Dr Cassetta has skillz — 11 years ago
Etienne Sauzet
Les Combettes Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay
2000 Aging gracefully, this has richness and power combined with elegance and class. Loved it! — 11 years ago
Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994
An added special treat to the Bordeaux class @Corkbuzz , truly spectacular. #Bordeaux — 12 years ago
Salon
'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1997
Great. Sometimes one word says it all. Amazing. Sexy. In another class. — 11 years ago
Paul Jaboulet Aîné
La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1999
A wine where descriptors are almost superfluous. Just a brilliant mature balanced wine. If pushed I would say some licorice, roast meat and a hint of cowyard. A world class Syrah. 18.5- — 11 years ago
Clos des Papes
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2006
Just dusted of one; not the class act like the 05 but very well structured classic aged fruit profile with a gamey flavor lining. The tannins are soft but hold your attention. If you can fine it buy it this is well done drinking great but has a long life ahead. — 13 years ago
Joe Pea
This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 10 years ago