A great night in Tucson, with dinner prepared by Roger’s wife Diane.
Three couples (Nellans/Favre/England), great food, some terrific burgundy, and one interloping Bordeaux.
LA TACHE IN TUSCON - (1/17/2020)
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1988 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut Collection - France, Champagne
Sadly, flawed. Hopefully a one off for this newest release of Collection. -
2007 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Once again, the 07 Lafon Perrieres was drinking wonderfully. This vintage has it’s issues in white burgundy, but I’ve had great luck with this wine over the past year. Opened up well over the night, and definitely needed the air. -
2014 Jean-Claude Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
We drank the Batard and Bienvenues side by side, which was a beautiful pair. The Batard didn’t drink quite as well as an outstanding bottle last summer, but again showcased the joy of the vintage. -
2014 Jean-Claude Ramonet Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru
Simply outstanding, and for me bested the magnificent Batard served alongside. Looking forward to drinking this again in the near term.
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1966 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, La Tâche Grand Cru
This pristine bottle was delicious. Like the other two, classic LT profile. -
1988 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, La Tâche Grand Cru
I simply love the 88 La Tache, and this bottle was no exception. Lovely, engaging, and beautifully spiced with leaf, tea, and soy. Ultimately my favorite of the trio. -
1989 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, La Tâche Grand Cru
While consistent stylistically with prior bottles, this 89 was the best bottle I’ve ever had. Drinking it slowly along side the 88 and 66 actually helped show it’s terroir, and kept it from competing. Provenance prevails once again! -
1949 Château Cheval Blanc - France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
Roger dug deep for this legend, and it delivered. A beautiful old bottle, which once again shows why we age Bordeaux. Beguiling and quite a treat.
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