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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

Bottle was drained fast! — 6 days ago

Mike, Bob and 13 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend

Salmon color with copper reflexes. Nose of grapefruit, and Mandarin peel, lemon juice, pink flowers, and petrichor. Faint Aperol on the back. Palate is explosive but not effusive. More grapefruit oil, lemon pith, garrigue, waves of saline minerality and a bright acidity that makes it go on and on. Pretty serious argument on why it deserves its reputation is the best rosé in the world  — 8 days ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Good but not really top shelf. Yet this is again excellent at this 100 pointer tasting. — 13 days ago

Rick, Matt and 11 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

NV. 375ml format. 11.11.25. — 22 days ago

Paul, Ira and 18 others liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 1990

Acker birthday auction. Delicious — 11 days ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 1 other liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Joe DAscoli Vintage? Thanks.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1981

It probably would have been better a few years ago, but still a good drink. Still some tannins, but they went away as it had time to breathe — 17 days ago

Rob and Ira liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1990

Lovely, sweet mature fruit (dried redfruits), there might be a touch of Brett (but less than the 1995 Beaucastel I posted last week), suave and complex on the palate, lingering finish, excellent Chateauneuf-du-Pape at its peak!! — 22 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Dave, Brian and 10 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Usually awesome, but a 1990? Wow!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, I got lucky and caught this at its peak, more cellaring would have been a mistake!
Dave

Dave

That's a great feeling. Congrats! 💪

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Oof. This is exceptional. Intense ripe fruit. Rich and textured. Great balance — 6 days ago

Joe, Juan and 6 others liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007

Stunning bottle - showed really well after 3 hours or so. Maturing, integrated tannin, structured, a nose you wanna swim in… — 10 days ago

Alsu Shakirova
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Dave, Brian and 11 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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‘You wanna swim in’ 👌🤭

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2015

Initially sooty, tarry notes with dried herbs and garrigue generally. The mid weight palate has sweet ripe red and black fruits typical of the 2015 vintage with spice and a little pepper. A lovely wine and a faithful rendition of a quality CdP. — 11 days ago

Paul, Somm and 19 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1983

Cena Acker Romanee Conti top 3 — 12 days ago

Jan, Matt and 1 other liked this

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2006

Pop and pour. A majestic lite gold color. On the nose: crisp apples, lemon, almonds, floral, and honey. Taste: creamy, beautiful texture and nice acidity wine with apple, pear, lemon zest, saline, flint, and a minerally lime peel medium plus finish. YUM! Maturing gracefully and time to go. — 18 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Brenda and 15 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1998

Beautiful fruit, soft mousse. Round and creamy. Lovely! — 17 days ago

Lisanne, Stef and 8 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 Cheval Blanc. Soaring palate sensation but also very delicate and fine texture. Still very fresh, great drinking window. A real treat. — 5 days ago

Rob, Pooneet and 17 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Bristol intense fruit. Dark fruit, licorice, glossy texture. Gorgeous. At the very start of drinking but lovely — 7 days ago

Bex Green
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Jeroen, Ted and 6 others liked this

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Thanksgiving 2025. 2016 vintage, very smooth, opens nicely after 2 hours decant — 6 days ago

Rob, J and 1 other liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

A knockout left bank Bordeaux. I’ve read that the 2005s may go longer than the potentially even more vaunted 2000s and I might agree based on this bottle. Decanted 5 hours. Cork in perfect shape. Amazing depth of fruit and a ton of Bordeaux earth. Nose goes on and on as does the finish. Was an excellent pairing but a very good but simple roast chicken. — 25 days ago

Ira, Neil and 20 others liked this

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2016

Can this get better? Difficult to imagine but not implausible. — 7 days ago

Brian, Ted and 7 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1991

Light medium caramel core , light copper rim. Quite mature , with spiced creme brûlée , saffron , burnt sugar , some crystallised orange peel , desiccated coconut . Slightly monochrome . On the palate this is quite light , with quite high acidity and a burnt caramel bitterness . Medium sweetness only , quite refreshing acidity . Slightly bitter orange caramel finish . Drink now qnd over the next few years , won’t improve . — a month ago

Matt, Anthony and 8 others liked this

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2017

Can still use time. Thyme, pomegranate, tomato. Nice wine. Great for food. — 18 days ago

Peter, Matt and 10 others liked this