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1986 DRC La Tache (750ml)
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$1,475.00
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| Wine Spectator 98 | |||||
| "A magical wine, as elegant as we have tasted, loaded with complex aromas and flavors of cherry, currant, blackberry and cedar, all of which mesh toget her with subtlety. A triumph in every way." | |||||
| Allen Meadows, Burghound 89 | |||||
| One of the prettiest noses in this group with forward, elegant, fine, ultra spicy aromas framed by the barest hint of sous bois leading to medium weight, relatively fine flavors and a long but fairly tannic finish. This resembles the '87 in the sense that time will eventually resolve the tannic structure but it's hard to see the nose ever improving from here. This is an undeniable success for a difficult vintage. Consistent notes. | |||||
2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste (750ml)
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$120.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| The brilliant 2005 Grand-Puy-Lacoste exhibits classic Pauillac aromas and flavors of creme de cassis along with stony/floral notes. Proprietor Xavier Borie has created a wine that should rival the brilliant 1982, 1990, 1996, and 2000. Full-bodied with sweet tannin and superb length (a 40+ second finish), the purity of this beauty's black currant fruit is something to behold. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| Has subtle blackberry, licorice and currant on the nose, with hints of mint. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a very pretty texture. Caresses everything. Refined and balanced. A beautiful wine that's hard to keep your hands off now | |||||
| Neil Martin, Wine Journal, eRobert Parker 97 | |||||
| Tasted single blind at Southwold. This is a stunning showing for Xavier Borie?s estate, one of my highest scoring wines of the entire tasting and vindicating its performance in barrel. It has an incredibly intense nose of black fruits, a touch of pine cones, then dried blood and smoke, but again, brilliant definition with a sense that it is saving itself for later. Astounding definition on the palate, real depth here, ripe blackberry, earthy, a touch of briary, very controlled and refined on the finish. Great length. Majestic. Drink 2020-2040+ Tasted January 2009. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| Medium red. Very ripe aromas of plum and musky brown spices; redder in character and less precise than the 2006. Then big, sweet and plump on the palate, with full, mellow flavors of red berries, tobacco and mocha, plus a light smoked meat note. Finishes with sweet tannins and lingering, fully ripe fruit. This is showing its lush side today and is hiding its underlying structure. | |||||
2009 Boillot, Henri Puligny Montrachet Clos De La Mouche (750ml) |
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| Allen Meadows, Burghound 95 | |||||
| There is also a trace of reduction and sulfur remnants present on the nose though there is a brilliant purity to the refined and penetratingly mineral-driven flavors that possess outstanding precision and cut on the powerful finish that is quite dry for the vintage with almost painful intensity. A real stunner. | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 95 | |||||
| Sexy aromas of peach, orange oil and smoky silex. Concentrated, layered and utterly seamless, with peach and soft citrus fruit flavors lifted by powerful flinty minerality. A premier cru with grand cru perfume and inner-palate energy. This sharply delineated wine stains the palate and builds inexorably on the sappy aftertaste. Superb. | |||||
| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| The 2009 Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchere is hugely impressive. It bursts from the glass with layers of mineral-infused finish, showing tremendous energy and focus. Words can only fail in capturing the sheer beauty and completeness of the wine. The striking, pointed finish leaves a lasting impression. Anticipated maturity: 2015+. Antonio Galloni | |||||