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1959 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste Bottled by McMullen’s of Hertford - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (9/25/2016)
From a Christies auction where the cellar consisted of the wines from the 20s through the early 60s. Excellent appearance. Every single bottle has been exceptional. Still displaying intense dark color. Intoxicating fully mature Bordeaux nose with a hint of VA, still generous plum and cassis driven fruit, beguiling tertiary notes, cedar, caramel, leather, pine sap and etc. Also sweet balsamic note, eucalyptus and mineral. Beautiful harmony and balance, incredibly sweet red fruit driven palate impression, strong presence of acidity, still a hint of tannins and lovely long finish. Another incredible showing. I would love to serve this blind against the 59 Latour. (97 pts.) -
2005 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru (9/25/2016)
Hedonistic ripe Burgundian nose displaying perfectly ripe blackberry, caramel, sous bois, a hint of Asian spice, tree bark and earth. Excellent concentration, intense blackberry driven palate impression, round and silky, good acidity and lovely long sweet finish. This is a ripe and concentrated Burgundy. Start to show sous bois. Will improve for another five to ten years if you prefer fully mature Burgundy. (93 pts.)
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