The Winery At La Grange
Louis Roederer
Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015
We had this a few days ago and I misplaced my notes. Citrus mineral and intensity I recall. Probably committing infanticide drinking this now but there were good reasons to. Firstly our son and wife plus our daughter home for Christmas from New York and secondly my retirement after 53 years at McDonald Group. — 3 days ago
Château Léoville Barton
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
Château La Grange
Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2021
Dark cherry red. Black currant and fruits. Good concentration. Powerful. Robust structure. Earthy. But keep gentle taste. 2 hours in-glass decanting. Chateau Lagrange 21 @18000, Txin, 241127 — a month ago
Opus One
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001
This old Napa wine was superb. The longer the decanting the more flavorful it became. Spicy at first sip with bursts of flavor from dark berries, leathery tannins, currant, earth and strong blackberry. Gains intensity and shows its depth and concentration on the finish, which is long and detailed. — 3 days ago
Château Léoville-Las Cases
Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009
Tight as a drum at open. Loosened to trampoline tension after 2 hours. Finally was loose after 4. Spicy and hefty. More inward. A sophisticated mix and quite good but as with most Leoville Las Cases it needs to sit longer for the next iteration. — 3 days ago
Ironically, I just enjoyed a bottle of this in London and fully agree with your assessment. I am looking forward adding to my cellar. I have ‘82, ‘89, ‘01, ‘05, and ‘16 and it’s obvious that ‘09 needs to be in the mix. Only a couple of years for this juice to step to the next level and maybe
even before ‘05 . Nice find @Vino Joe
Domaine de la Grange des Pères
Vin de Pays de l'Hérault Red Rhone Blend 2010
Ripe blueberry, thick and sticky. Chocolate and mocha finish. 14 years and it still got it. — 18 days ago
Corison
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
Double decant and pour (lots of sediment). A splendid medium tawny red color. On the nose: stewed black plum, nutmeg, forest floor, worn leather, vanilla oak. Taste: soft, lively wine with dried candied cherries, currants, loamy soil, toasty oak, and a spiced mocha medium finish. YUM at 28 years! — 3 days ago
Dunn Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1989
After 35 years I was not expecting much. Especially when the cork disintegrated on opening. Aureated on decanting and was happily surprised. After about 20 minutes opened to dark chocolate, leather but so smooth. The last glass was pure delight. Howell Mountain at its best! — 16 days ago
Kapyrick Wine
v18. Outstanding!!!!! Soft , smokey plum nose. Rich blackberry, currant and plum fruit. Velvety smooth leather finish. Fantastic!!!! — a month ago