Lifted

Château Trotanoy

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Very pure. Lifted cherry and plum. Complex and delicious — a month ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
with Walker and David
Bob, Juan and 6 others liked this

Pertimali (Livio Sassetti)

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 1998

JKT
9.1

Surprised to find this, was CVed! Drinking great, shocking fresh and lifted profile, 27 years and it’s alive and kicking strong in a major way. It actually went well with Evan’s sushi bake of salmon and crab! Who’d guess! — 7 months ago

ESF liked this
ESF

ESF

solid estate consistent thru vintage, nice pull
JKT

JKT

Thanks! Continued to be surprised by how good it is after so many years. Alas this is probably the last bottle.

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1985

An amazing nose. Deep fruit, floral, brambles. Lifted violets and flowers. Purity and intense. Gorgeous. Spectacular. His first full vintages and still showing exceptionally — a year ago

BOT Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with BOT, Matt and 1 other
Shay, Jan and 12 others liked this

Domaine Serene

Grand Cheval Red Blend 2016

Ming L
9.3

A fascinating blend of Walla Walla Valley Syrah and Dundee Hills Pinot Noir, aged 18 months in 60% new French oak.

The nose opens with a subtle but distinct barnyard funk of leather, cured meat, and earthy spice layered over dried cherry and blackberry. The palate is cleaner and more composed, showing plum, cranberry, fig, and cedar. Silky tannins and lifted acidity carry a lingering savory finish.

A Grand Cheval on the New Year’s Day of the Year of Fire Horse.
— 3 months ago

Tom, Joel and 2 others liked this
Tyler Felous

Tyler Felous

Never heard of Syrah + Pinot blend. Fascinating.
Bob McDonald

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@Tyler Felous Back in the 1950s this blend was made successfully in the Hunter Valley by Maurice OShea for Mount Pleasant.
Tyler Felous

Tyler Felous

@Bob McDonald awesome history lesson. Thank you. Always more to learn!

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Classic. Just classic on the color and nose. On the palate it has finer tannins, lifted acidity, and a long, polished finish that lingers on cassis and earth. One of the oldest Lafite’s I’ve tasted and feels like in last another couple of decades. Easy. — 8 months ago

Ira, Peter and 20 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Honey and ripe pear. Lifted aromas. Great density on the palate and lingering acidity. — a year ago

Château Rayas

Réservé Pignan Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2007

Bright and quite alcoholic. Very pretty and lifted. Bright cherry and classic rayas purity. Lovely balance. Still young. Excellent — 4 months ago

Rick KNaoko Dalla VallePaul Woolls
with Rick, Naoko and 1 other
Juan, Iwan and 9 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001

Outrageous. Intense pretty and bright. Lemon curd, orange rind, lifted zesty fruit. Just spectacular — 7 months ago

Matt LichtenbergDavid Schachter
with Matt and David
Ceccherini, Jeroen and 8 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Butteaux Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Lifted and bright. Juicy acidity and tropical notes. Kiwi, pear, peach. Limestone and a pinch of salt. Dynamic — 9 months ago

Chris ThalkenMatt LichtenbergBryan Thomas
with Chris, Matt and 1 other
Shay, K and 13 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 1985

Dark and sweet and delicious. Gnarly deep fruit but a lifted clarity and deliciousness. Really good — 2 years ago

Paul Woolls
with Paul
Juan, Iwan and 7 others liked this