You can always go with ‘spices’ Alfert once used - ‘baking powder’!
Given that Alfred has never baked anything, and lives life gluten-free, that’s a good one
Infanticide! If you’d said 82 or even 02, I’d be in, but as I only have a few 2012 Pomerol, I’ll give those another decade or more to mature.
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I have two more bottles, so this is FOR SCIENCE!
Also, thus far, I’m VERY happy I opened this wine…that’s a rarity for me nowadays
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Who’s opening the Petrus or Le Pin?
Good job guys. I regret not playing!!!
You said you can do it tomorrow…do it!
And I have another Montrose. I drank another a few months back and I thought it better than this one….so far. That one was right in my wheelhouse, still with some fruit but quite a bit of secondary. With further life and development IMO. This one so far? Much tighter, unforgiving. I suggest hold for a few years. I personally would not hold it for 10, but I tend to like ‘em younger.
Despite Alfert’s “shocked face” emoji, I was just jesting of course. Drinking young Bordeaux is perfectly cool, no matter what it says about your palate preferences, haha.
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A night like this is what pulls me out of the wine funk I’ve been in lately — and I am so glad I opened this bottle.
After 2.5 hours in the decanter, the 2012 L’Évangile still carries much of that velvety, mouth-coating texture, but the acidic grip at the finish makes clear it’s ready for food. Earthy black truffle, dark fruits, plum skin, sandalwood, espresso bean, and lavender dominate. What I truly love is the dichotomy: a gorgeous, silky mouthfeel against a crisp finish where the tannins are just beginning to round their edges, with an acidic backbone that cleanses the palate beautifully.
Paired with an absolutely gorgeous Flannery Library 10oz New York Strip — and for those who missed yesterday’s email, apparently those sold out in minutes. Don’t wait next time. I did, and now I’m on the sidelines until the next release. The steak, on its own, was a top-3 I’ve ever had. Reverse sear at 225°F in the oven (the whole house filled with what I can only describe as “beef donut” aromas), rested 10 minutes, then finished on the infrared burner on the Hestan, rested another 5, sliced and served.
The L’Évangile was as perfect a pairing as I could have imagined — and yet I found myself enjoying it even more on its own, which for Bordeaux is an extreme rarity in my experience. These wines typically scream for food, especially a pairing this ideal. That it could stand so beautifully alone says something special about this bottle.
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You win on the dinner front, that steak looks magnificent
Glen, pop that puppy tonight if you can! I still have a third of my bottle, and Todd being the lightweight that he is, still has half of his bottle. And he doesn’t even have work or school today! I definitely intend to revisit it tonight to see how it has evolved.
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I wouldn’t have guessed you were a Smiths fan!
Glad the wine was good!
My favorite band, actually. Was just listening to Big Mouth a few minutes ago!
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Somehow the mind boggles at the idea of you humming along to Shoplifters of the World Unite on your way to see a client!! Or Sweet and Tender Hooligan for that matter!!
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I am late to the Party but I opened a 2012 La Point a few days ago and while this is not a top Pomerol it was delicious anyway with a perfect signature of the area. Plums, dark chocolate, spices. Good freshness also. I like the wine and vintage which is overshadowed a bit and I don´t know why.
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I wish. My drinking partner started getting a migraine last night that’s still around today. I’m trying to convince her the latest AMA recommendations for a migraine involve administering 375 ml of Pomerol, but she sees through me.
That doesn’t look like a Beserkerday Decanter! But what is?
one of their best songs, highly under-rated
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