Over several nights, the 2008 Leitz Rudesheimer Klosterlay Kabinett. First night a hint of spritz, sweet limeade fruit, full and refreshing. Calmer on subsequent nights, good length, a minty/herbal note with the citrus fruit, I'm pleased. B+
A cold was wearing down Betsy on Valentine's Day, but she printed a recipe for a chorizo/mushroom pizza from a Jacques Pepin show. I was going to do that for dinner, then Dave said he was joining us so I also did an anchovy/veggie pie. I opened the 2005 Potel Savigny VV. Dense, good acids, some slightly raggedy tannins. Solid/stolid black cherry fruit. OK, but I'm not loving this. However, a couple of hours made all the difference. With air this shows sweeter fruit on revisit, with damp earth, smoke, and a little spice. Will give other bottle some time. B+
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.