Oudinot On Behalf Of M And S
Domaine Leroy
Les Cazetiers Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1949
Vintage 1949 in Burgundy according to Broadbent: “..most perfect end of a decade - elegant, well-balanced wines”; Clive Coates in his book Cote D'Or: "best vintage of 40's all-perfect beauty and purity”; Robert M. Parker Jr.: “it was the best of post world war II vintages before 1959”
Henri Leroy at that time was négociant based in Auxey-Duresses, his mythical daughter Lalou Bize-Leroy in 1949 was only seventeen.
Les Cazetiers is amongst the most elevated of Premier Cru site in Gevrey-Chambertin - and indeed the whole of Burgundy.
I drank this precious bottle on Mount Etna with #FrankCornelissen and other dear friends. Uncork this bottle lead to a surgical operation. Just begun to pull it out, a light breath of wine molecule with air bubbles magically have emerged on the surface of the cork. It's been like witness the passing away of a dying old man (or Pinot Noir must be a woman?) That humanized wine had held "élan vital", hope and breath inside him for the last 66 years! A miracle of a wine still so tasty, robust, citrusy, vibrant, earthy, incredibly alive and well-preserved despite color and neck level did not bode so well.. that's what I thought and I'll remember until I die: "the wine was waiting for us to drink it up, he gave off his mortal blow to offer us life, joy and smile!" — 11 years ago
Vinessens
Sein Alicante Monastrell Syrah 2011
My 2 favorite parts of the G.S.M blend. The S and the M. Well, the Spanish version. Listen, some of you do not see the beauty in this, bc you do NOT appreciate harsh earthiness and pencil shavings mixed with stale coffee and plum.... But this handsome bastard sure as hell does. Pour this on my chest and turn off the lights. Great wine. — 10 years ago
Le Macchiole
Bolgheri Rosso SuperTuscan Blend 2012
I asked for an elegant, fruity red to stand by itself after dinner and here's what I discovered! Round, both subtle and bold, long on the palate, we quickly became good friends! This blend of M, C and S goes well with a Latteria, a hearty but not overly dominant cow cheese - the Italian version of a nicely ripened, less than middle aged Gouda. — 11 years ago
Perrier-Jouët
Grand Brut Champagne Blend
Ripe apples and pear, bread dough, hint of lemon peel. Little R/S. M+ acid and intensity. M body. A bit bitter on the palate. Long finish. — 10 years ago
Enderle & Moll
Liaison Pinot Noir 2012
Super light color rosemary & thyme on the nose. Herbaceous Strawberry's on the plate slightly bitter very long. This wine is an orchestra of flavors and at this price level the best one in Germany. The style of this E & M has been consistent over the years. I had no idea that Pinot can taste like this a wine geeks dream. Hard to find. The 2013 is lighter but just as good and apparently the 2014's which will arrive soon are stunners. — 11 years ago
Rebecca Fletcher
Sugared plums, baking spice, red fruit. Perhaps a bit of R/S. M- acid, m body, m/m+ tannin. Black fruit on the palate. Long finish. — 10 years ago