Deeper and darker than the other wines on the table, but no hint of overextraction. Slightly smoky/earthy dark fruit flesh out an elegant frame. Plenty of structure to resolve but not austere or forbidding. Good length with savory fruit and earth on the finish. This shows how good ‘08 can be.

9.4

Krug

Grande Cuvée 163 ÈME Édition Brut Champagne Blend

Tim O'Rourke

9.4

Tim had this 6 years ago

with Max

Ira, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2000

Tim O'Rourke

9.5

Tim had this 6 years ago

with Max

Ira, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Pétrus

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1993

Tim O'Rourke

9.3

Tim had this 6 years ago

with Max

jesus, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

Tim O'Rourke

9.5

Tim had this 7 years ago

with Max and Berg

Max, Severn and 14 others liked this

Max Kelly

Classic CC from start to finish. Flinty, struck match and limestone driven minerality. Lush ripe white stone fruit keep well in check by ample acidity that keeps the whole fresh, harmonious, and balanced. Long, compelling finish. Fantastic, satisfying wine from start to end. Pure Grand Cru goodness. PYCM is the bomb.

9.5

Berg

Dammit, just when I was trying to swear off white burg...