Patatina Power

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

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

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Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2006

Shay A
9.6

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

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Man you guys eat well!
Hugh O'Riordan

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Great review
Peggy Hadley

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Beautiful label.

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2013

Very approachable, soft and elegant. Grace over power. Pretty. — 6 years ago

Shay, Anthony and 16 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

1998. Incredible. Complex, power without weight, balanced. — 9 years ago

Chris, Ron and 2 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Holding up nicely, the vintage character comes through as this is a subtle Bordeaux marrying elegance and power nicely with good acidity and plenty of tannin that is starting to soften. Not a long term aged this should go another 10 easy. — 10 years ago

Steve, Anthony and 4 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2007

Such power, such width (girth?) but still tension and balance. A beauty even if still a baby. Needs an hour at least right now. — 10 years ago

Marc, Kyle and 8 others liked this

Domaine Georges Roumier

Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2006

More structured than the Vogue. Tons of fine ground spice and dark berry fruit. Elegant while still letting its power known. — 10 years ago

Anthony, web and 1 other liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2001

Sweet cherry fruits, soaring aromatics and so much power but so much finesse. Baking spices and very floral showing an elegant nature with hidden tannins lurking, still very young but what a future with great class and breed.
This was my WOTN.
— 11 years ago

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E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1999

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

Joe, Eric and 4 others liked this

Old Plains

Raw Power Shiraz 2010

Dry & spicy. Perfect with steak! — 13 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

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

Eric, Bob and 10 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2014

That special kind of wine that can display both elegance and power. Deep and perfumed, blackberry, black olive, hints of black licorice and cracked black pepper. Finishes superbly long and elegant. Shows itself best after 2 hour decant. — 6 years ago

Justin, Billy and 1 other liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Has become way more Kruggish since release. Prettiness has given way to power. Long edgy finish. Very balanced through the whole taste. — 6 years ago

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Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Very saline and mineral driven with lots of power wow! — 7 years ago

Brendan, Yianni and 4 others liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

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

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

GaYoung Kim
9.3

One of my favorite Cos yet! Rich dark fruit, wild depth, power. #graileysfinewines — 10 years ago

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Mike Martin   @TheWineShepherd
9.4

Power, elegance, earth, old-school.. #Classic — 10 years ago

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Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Typical Corison magic. Restraint, elegance, power. This bottle has great depth and structure. Ten more years minimum. Such a treat. 13.8%abv. — 11 years ago

Cathy, Anthony and 2 others liked this

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1997

Creamy citrus and delicious. Nice power and depth on the palate. — 11 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 1991

Ben Aneff
9.7

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

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

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

Giacomo Conterno

Riserva Monfortino Barolo Nebbiolo 1958

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

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Bob McDonald

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Livin large Conrad. An amazing experience I’m sure. These Monfortino Conternos really do go the distance - incredible.
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It was an epic night Bob- our first get together since Covid so great to see people again. The wines didn’t hurt (though my head did this am)!

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

More power w air. — 6 years ago

Peter, Shay and 4 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2013

Young but showing beautifully -- tar, dark fruit, violet, full of power. — 8 years ago

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2011

Great fruit. Such power, yet ripeness perfectly in check. This has decades ahead but is absorbing right now. Really very good — 10 years ago

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Larry Frierson

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Just fabulous. Remember when Cornas was inexpensive? These wines prove that rustic is not a dirty word. Smoky, earthy, meaty.
9.6

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

This 56 year old gem is showing no signs of old age. Truly a sublime experience with a balance of power and grace. — 10 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1991

Lots of raw power. Black cherry, earth, gripping tannins. Long, long finish. Great! — 11 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Fabien Lainé
9.8

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

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Some good friend with awesome cellar and taste 😃👍
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

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Spelling is Lafite-Rothschild so classified above Bordeaux Superieur then.
Fabien Lainé

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I notifier the Delectable team but apparently it takes time to update

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2005

AMAZing! Lean, elegant, classy power. — 12 years ago

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 1990

Yoon Ha
10

A slam dunk. Absolutely mind-boggling. Power, finesse, authority, transparency and all those things. It was also super clean! — 13 years ago

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