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9.2

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Deep inky in color with a short brick rim.

Earthy nose with black fruits, forest floor, tobacco leaf, herbs, earth and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked plums, ripe cherries, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, black pepper, herbs and light vegetables.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 24 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is still drinking beautifully, although definitely not in its peak anymore.

Still shows enough fruits, with lots of earth notes. So complex and interesting, with a very complex nose. Loved smelling on it for a while.

Good by itself or with food. I love trying these kind of aged wines.

A blend of equal amounts of Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah, from over 65 year old vines. Aged for 12 months in large oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — 5 days ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Inky in color with a short purple rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Showing blackberries, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, vanilla, Mediterranean spices, tobacco leaf, light earth, herbs, chocolates and black pepper.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This 15 year old still feels young, but drinking beautifully now. Nicely balanced and powerful, yet elegant.

Needed 5 hours to open up properly, but was good right out of the bottle too.

Rich and extracted. Fruit forward with nice complexity. Showing a great experience at this point.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$300. — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a reddish hue.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red cherries, currants, spices, light oak, chocolates, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 12 year old Barolo. Feels very fresh and young. Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Very approachable at this point, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself as a sipping wine.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large French oak barrels for 46 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 2 months ago

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9.2

Brotte Barville La Fiole Vintage Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2010, France

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Pretty color of light ruby with a light brick rim.

On the nose prunes, raisins and fresh red berries.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red cherries, currants, light wood, spices, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, light earth and peppercorn.

This 15-year-old red blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape feels very young, especially right out of the bottle, with lots of acidity to carry it much further. Complex and interesting. Elegant and rich.

An interesting wine with port-like aromas on the nose and feels very fresh on the palate.

Still young and needs a few hours to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine and good with food too.

A blend of mostly Grenache with Mourvedre, Syrah, Cinsault and 4 other local Varietals. Aged in French oak barrels for 10 years. A tiny production of only 900 bottles made.

15% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$225. — 12 days ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a brick/ reddish rim.

Such a pretty nose with black fruits, tobacco leaf, chocolate notes and lots of Indian spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, sweet blueberries, cooked plums, light cedar, earth, peppercorn, light bitter herbs, chocolates, light vanilla, Indian spices, tobacco and dark coffee.

Long, long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 17-year-old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Powerful and spicy. Elegant, complex and fruit forward.

Well balanced and rich, but not extracted. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now. Delicious and engaging.

I've had a few vintages of this wine, and this is my favorite vintage so far.

Showing a very complex nose, that I really loved smelling on for a while. I love this kind of wines.

Needs 2 hours in the decanter to open up properly and show its beauty.

Peking now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

A fantastic wine. Spicy and interesting. A great sipping wine that is a joy to drink by itself.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months. A tiny production of around 1,000 bottles.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$100. — 2 months ago

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9.0

#AgedWineTuesday

Light yellow in color.

Strong nose of citrus, lemons, apples and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with lemons, green apples, limes, spices, light yeast and minerals.

This 14 year old Vintage Champagne is showing nice complexity and mouthfeel.

Feels young, especially on the nose. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years, and see how it evolves.

A blend of equivalent portions of 6 grapes including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Blanc. Disgorged in February 2022.

12% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$120. — 3 months ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide brick rim.

Earthy on the nose, and medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red fruits with light wood, spices, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, light vegetables, pencil lead and black tea.

Tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 25 year old Châteauneuf-du-Pape is not drinking at its peak anymore, but still very tasty. Complex and interesting. Elegant and soft.

Good right out of the bottle, but didn't last long. Easy drinking, and better right out of the bottle.

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$100 (current vintage). — a month ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Light yellow in color.

Strong nose of apples, yeast, spices, bread, minerals and sea salt.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity, and medium plus sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with citrus, apples, pears, light earth, yeast, vegetables, spices and bitter herbs.

Nice finish with limes and almonds.

This 13 year old Vintage Champagne feels young and needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly.

Rich and extracted with lots of bread notes. Elegant and robust.

Showing nice complexity, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Paired beautifully with fresh oysters.

A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$120. — a month ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark copper in color.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity, and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouth feel.

Showing raspberries, lemons, apples, cherries, brioche, light earth, herbs, light yeast and white pepper.

Long finish with tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Rosé Champagne with some nice age. This 19-year-old is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and rich with tiny bubbles.

A little tight right out of the bottle, and needs time to show the complexity, especially on the nose. Easy drinking and needs 30 minutes in the decanter to open up properly.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Wine Spectator 93 points. Wine Advocate 94 points.

Good by itself or with food. I enjoyed it with black caviar.

A blend of 47% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier. Disgorged in 2013.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$130. — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Pale ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Strong fruity nose of red fruits, tobacco leaf, light oak, earth, mildew, herbs, light spices, milk chocolates, black tea and light barnyard.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, plums, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper and black tea.

Medium plus on the finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 19 year old Grenache from Howell Mountain is still drinking beautifully. Elegant and complex with a soft mouthfeel. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.

Was probably better a few years ago, but it is still delicious. Always nice to try these aged wines.

100% Grenache grapes were aged in used French Oak barrels.

15.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$75. — 3 months ago