After an epic lunch from @joe leatherwood , a few of us got together for a socially-distanced evening hosted by @Keith Fisher to keep the party going.
After the 2012 Harlan at lunch, Keith decided to continue with the theme with an ‘06. Unbelievably smooth and balanced while still retaining power. Aromatically it is very black fruit dominant...blackberries, cassis, sweet tar/pipe tobacco, graphite and channeling just a touch of bay leaf. Waves of flavor on the palate of smoked meat, creme de cassis, currant, mocha, baking spices and a supremely balanced finish. At this point in its evolution, it’s reminiscent of a high end bordeaux from a warm/ripe vintage. A total treat. — 5 years ago
I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to taste the three La La's from the 1999 vintage side by side last night. La Turque was, by far, the most concentrated and frankly, massive of the three. Impressive aromas of dust, earth, iron, game, spice, damp clay, blood, meat and bone. Sculpted layers of flavor, depth and sheer power continue in the mouth with brooding black fruit, mouth-coating, yet balanced tannins, a compelling animal quality, savory notes, dollops of spice. This wine is an amazing, bordering on spiritual journey. — 11 years ago
Dry & spicy. Perfect with steak! — 13 years ago
Gorgeous and delicious, such grace and power with tons left in the tank for many years to come. Very Cali Cab like texture in the palate for me. 93-94
Quel beau vin avec une jolie texture de Cab Californien de haut niveau pour moi. Superbe et beaucoup d’années devant lui. — 4 years ago
Giving absolute credence to the reputation that the wines from the Margaux commune show, both displayed an elegance allied with a subtle power and perfect balance, especially 2005.
2000 had a trace pyrazine note that I found unexpected, and quite frankly not that enjoyable. Outside of that the wine was perfect. The second bottle did not throw it as strong, so not exactly in the clear on this night.
The 2005 was in perfect shape, drink now or age it another 20 years easy, this was so enjoyable and balanced with perfect tannin integration and a seamless, dense and pure finish that sailed on forever.
#margaux #bordeaux #wine — 9 years ago
One of my favorite Cos yet! Rich dark fruit, wild depth, power. #graileysfinewines — 10 years ago
Power, elegance, earth, old-school.. #Classic — 10 years ago
Creamy citrus and delicious. Nice power and depth on the palate. — 11 years ago
Real depth and power in this wine. Less aromatic fireworks than the RSV but still very beautiful. Needs at least a couple if hours or air to get going. A real treat! — 12 years ago
A surprisingly nice mouthful, with nice oak to support the structure of the fruit. The vintage lacks the power of many Palmers albeit the wine is a very nice complement to any meal. — 5 years ago
Leather, tar, roses, intense pure fruit. This is incredibly well preserved for a wine that’s 60+ years old. The nose is still lifted and it’s really pure and clarified. There’s a bit of stink and then real length and power. Pretty, pretty good. — 5 years ago
Young but showing beautifully -- tar, dark fruit, violet, full of power. — 8 years ago
Lots of raw power. Black cherry, earth, gripping tannins. Long, long finish. Great! — 11 years ago
Well someone had to do it so I proposed myself 😋👍 Really something of a kind, power, rich and elegance with a fragile touch of innocence 😃 — 11 years ago
AMAZing! Lean, elegant, classy power. — 12 years ago
Ron Siegel
One of the great vintages of Jamet that I have posted on many times. Youthful, incredibly complex showing power & finesse with notes of black cherry, graphite, inky, licorice, smoke, meat, floral, polished that is silky with rose petal & violet. — 4 years ago