2004 Dom. Leroy, Bourgogne:
I bought a case of this before folks realized it wasn’t simple Bourgogne and the price doubled. Over the years, I have opened bottles that were pleasant and others that were not but none that ever showed any indication of declassed 1er juice. Until now.
Still has the herbal edge but now the fruit is nuanced and has some depth, the finesse is evident in the mouthfeel and it has an admirable finish. Quite nice.
1999 Chevillon, N-S-G Les Cailles:
Opened and decanted it showed so much reduction as to be undrinkable; left it in the decanter over five hours there was no change. Put it back in the bottle and left it in the cellar for three nights.
Poured on the fourth day the reduction had dissipated but it was closed and the tannins were drying. Waited an hour.
Hello Burgundy; full, rich dark fruit, good integration and grip without the drying tannins and a terrific texture. Yummy.
‘Hard to wait.
2010 Chateau de Maligny, Chablis VV:
Lovely, lovely wine. And less than $20.
N/V Cédric Bouchard, Champagne Inflorescence – La Parcelle:
A blanc de noir that has a hint of color, an exuberant bead and maturing flavors. Perhaps, the most complex palate I have ever gotten out of bubbly and it has that ever so slight hint of oxidation that suggests nuts. Layered as well as thirst quenching. It was a day to celebrate and this was precisely right to the occasion.
1998 Trimbach, Riesling Clos St. Hune:
Premoxed.
(Aside: Listening to the continuing problem in Burgundy has made me gun-shy, but finding premox in Clos St. Hune just makes me angry. This is beyond frustrating.)
2010 Occhipinti, il Frappato:
At first, a little disjointed but after about an hour, all the wine one could ever want. “The way wine should taste.”
2010 Las Vides, Torrontes:
Aromatic and crisp with melon and floral notes; pretty wine.
1997 Talley, Pinot Noir Rosemary’s Vineyard:
Well resolved and showing some development; not yet tertiary but nicely complex; earthy and integrated with good balance and sustain. Quiet but a complete wine and very enjoyable.
1995 Chateau Margaux:
Needs substantial decanter time but is beginning to open and show its breed; layered, supple yet focused and perfectly balanced. Very young but very good.
Best, Jim