Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1997

Still young as a baby after 18 years of cellaring! Only just developing honey and tertiary aromas. A palpable development in the glass from tight and stern to full-bodied and ample. Orange blossom, yeasty, again honey. A woodied, complex, extremely rewarding after taste. Like another user said it is not about bubbles but about intense aroma and profound flavour. This is clearly an ULTIMATE sensorial experience from a house that has released only 37 editions in 85 years. @WineTraining #salon #champagne #blancdeblancs #1997 @Dusan Bradanovich — 11 years ago

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Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Tyler Harbour

9.0

Of course I love the wine. But drinking the wine at their tasting room is a true experience. The nose and the taste scream of macerated strawberries that slap your lips with a velvet glove. Brilliant mix of fruit and alcohol. — 11 years ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2004

Alex Tuttle

9.7

It's an experience..... — 12 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Gilles de Chambure

Master Sommelier & Educator

9.5

older napa from mnts age so well try and find older napa unique experience — 13 years ago

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Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1967

Paul Costigan

Founder Courtier Wines

9.2

1967: Lively spicy nose. Redolent with eucalyptus, as should be anticipated and celebrated. Metallic component, yet solid throughout of vibrant fruit. While a mere shadow of the other worldly 1968, still a prime example of the birth of modern California winemaking. An honor to experience. — 11 years ago

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Anthony Biagi

So ripe he picked wayyyy higher than alc indicates

Paul Costigan

That's interesting, I didn't have anything to reference prior, since the wine was brought to dinner by someone else. I have often heard that the stated lower alcohol levels from that period were often low balled for tax advantage. I will say that the 1968 Martha's Vineyard is among the best structured wines I've experienced, from anywhere. This wasn't that, but it was a pleasant surprise that inspired a reflection upon a period of winemaking boldness that raised the bar. What's your favorite wine from that period that remains mind blowing?

Anthony Biagi

Those wines from 66-78 amazing. Probably 1969 souverain and 74 RRV. Mondavi 69 really pretty.

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1998

Aristotelis Protopapas

Head Sommelier The Savoy, London

Unique experience to try the Dom Perignon 1998 P2!! Waiting for a P3!! Perhaps the 1973 vintage :) — 12 years ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1976

Mike Wu

9.6

In Mag. 76s DRC are all drinking so well now. Tks Geoff! (tasted at The Fine Wine Experience Burghound Gala Dinner) — 11 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2001

Howard Schechter

9.0

A little less exciting than I expected. Definitely opens with with air, but I did not experience the dense tastes some have described. Well balanced with soft tannins, but not much nose or finish. Maybe the 2001 is past its prime. — 11 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Janet Kenyon

Full-bodied, and very velvety-smooth! An extravagant but worth while experience! — 12 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

Proof positive that a star producer can deliver in variable vintages. This is an easy contender for the most satisfying Bordeaux experience I've had. Stress eliminator par excellence. — 13 years ago

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