The 20 second TN: 45 Margaux, 45 Latour, 61 Gaffeliere......

Some days are definitely better than others at work. These past few days have been especially taxing with preparations for an upcoming HK sale (14-15 hour days). Today’s Tasting bottles more than made up for the past week and a half.

1945 Chateau Margaux - Amazing! Still pours a dark garnet with a discernible brickish orange at the edges. I could hardly believe the power, richness and concentration in this wine. Fruits galore commingle with a sweet, warm & intoxicating blend of spices. Good acidity & a complex tertiary character. Outstanding.

1945 Chateau Latour - a big step down from the Margaux, this one poured a dull reddish-brown. Very “earthy” on the nose with what I could only describe as a bit of a brett-bomb. Nonetheless, it improved markedly on the palate with a surprising bright red fruit profile on a medium-bodied frame. Quite lighter and greener than the Margaux. More interesting than good.

1961 Chateau La Gaffeliere - another winner! This offered everything the Margaux had, but added a brighter acidity to balance out the richness. Absolutely superb.

1996 Opus One - poured super dark and immediately gave off a funky nose of earth, sweet fruit, barnyard & mushroom. Much better on the palate, this is still a youngster with lots of richness, young tannins and sweet oak. Let it rest for a few more years.

1996 Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet - this one was the opposite of the Opus, giving off a beautiful fragrance but coming up short & lean on the palate. Perhaps lots of air time is necessary but I’d say drink this up.

Days like these make me feel grateful I’m in this business.

How do you know they are not fake? [stirthepothal.gif]




[Please note that this is only a joke and a reference to the whole Rudy thing. I know nothing in any way negative about Jorge’s employer that would lead me to think there is really anything wrong with these wines. I am only teasing Jorge and making a joke about Rudy.]

We really need to put a moratorium on the Rudy jokes here.

How about jokes about Jorge. Are those still ok?

Bring em bubula! [snort.gif]

Ken, you been going to law school at night, or just drinking with Jay Hack? [snort.gif]

{Love the disclosure}