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Mount Langi Ghiran

Langi Shiraz 2008

See 3 previous notes for the 2008 vintage (and one for the 2009). This was my final 2008 sadly. Without mincing words, this is one of my favourite Australian reds, and has been for a long time. Trademark white pepper, spice and liquorice. The plums and blackberry of its youth are now more savoury in style. Just a stunning wine which could compete with any top grade Cote Rotie. Unfortunately the price now reflects the high quality. In the Good Wine Guide of 2011 this was voted Best Shiraz and Wine of the Year. Nick Stock - 98 points. — 12 days ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

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One of my favourites too, at least back in the days. I haven't tasted any recent vintage.

Remy Massin

Cuvée Aristide Champagne Pinot Noir

At lunch- recommended by guide. Restaurant 36 in Hautevillers — 2 years ago

Château Tour Massac

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Château Tour Massac 2011 has medium intensity in color. It has mix aromas of young small black fruits and spices through the aging of the barrel. Its bouquet, still to develop during bottle ageing, towards mainly tobacco, medium level of leather, and little bit of mint . It has a round, soft initial taste, followed by a full, mouth-filling volume. The finish is with silky considerably young tannins, deliciously guide the aromas throughout the further tastings. — 5 years ago

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Scribe

Field Guide 04 Carneros St. Laurent 2015

Great celebratory wine, for my friend Jules’ birthday. Earthy, pepper on the nose, deep cherry with cassia. — 3 months ago

Château Rauzan-Gassies

Deuxieme Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Margaux perfume with underneath the red fruits; wood fire, rose petals, iron and cigar box. Palate of summer forest floor, black tea, rosehip, prunes and dried strawberries. Gently drying tannines guide you to a smooth long finish. A lovely wine. — a year ago

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Henri Goutorbe

Special Club Grand Cru Brut Champagne Blend 2008

https://www.winemag.com/2021/02/22/special-club-champagne-guide/ Special Club champagnes are a small group of champagne houses actually called Club de Trésors. The article above explains a lot. This is an appley citrusy delicious version that needs more time. — 3 years ago

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Cellers Fuentes

Gran Clos Priorat Garnacha Blend 2000

First , I am a Grenache fan. Actually toured the Piorat region wineries with a guide a few years ago. This is a luscious, chewy, delicious example of the Grenache grape. — 6 years ago

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Château Lafleur

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Delectable Wine
9.2

The 2006 Lafleur is a vintage that I have not encountered for a little while. It is similar to how it tasted at a decade old with wild strawberry, blackberry and hints of cooked meat on the nose, still pretty backward and needing time to meld fully. The palate is medium-bodied with still a slightly coarse entry that I don't think would be accepted by Baptiste Guinaudeau today, slightly tarry toward a dense and somewhat muscular finish. Maybe it's just missing Lafleur's usual charm? Yet it's still an impressive Pomerol that requires more cellaring. Tasted at 67 Pall Mall for The Complete Bordeaux Vintage Guide dinner. (Neal Martin, Vinous, December 2023)
— a year ago

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Château De Rhodes

Gaillac Syrah Blend

Un très bon blanc, idéal apéritif
Trouvé chez Monoprix. Conseillé par guide Hachette
— 2 years ago