MATTACH VISIT DALLAS - Suze in Dallas, TX (11/12/2009)
mattach was in town on business from Seattle and as always had to get together with some of the Dallas crew.
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N.V. Cedric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Brut Inflorescence Val Vilaine - France, Champagne
WIML93-94+
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
I failed to write down any disgorgement data on my note card so my apologies for that. The bottle was purchased from Crush on April 3, 2009 so I’m sure it’s a pretty recent disgorgement.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout with fine and steady beading. Nose starts with a bit of yeast giving way to a very interesting aroma I can only describe as “peanut butter and jelly sandwiches” followed by so rich notes of tropical fruits. Quite lovely all and all. Rich flavors of berries, pears and a dash of citrus on the long finish. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. Right now I’m leaning towards holding my next bottle until 2011 while I try to round up some more for the cellar. (93 pts.)
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2006 Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
WIML90-92
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of sea foam, a splash of lime, a bit of apricot and some light floral notes. Flavors of minerals, yellow apples and a dash of apricot. Medium acidity and body. Drink over the short term, perhaps the medium term. (91 pts.)
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2005 Domaine Bernard Morey et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru La Truffière - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
WIML92
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of toast, hazlenut and baked apples. Flavors of yellow apples, yellow pears and a bit of spice. Medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 pts.)
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2003 Château Guiraud - France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
WIML93
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline. Tasted from 375ml.
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of orange foam, honeysuckle, nuts, pineapple and a bit of florals. Flavors of orange, dried pineapple, honey and almonds. Medium acidity, full bodied. Fairly thick on the palate without being cloying. Drink or hold. (93 pts.)
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1996 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
WIML90
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of cedar, dried herbs, leather, black berries, black cherries and a hint of smoke. Flavors of bright red berries and a bit of Bing cherry. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short to medium term. (90 pts.)
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1990 Château Léoville Barton - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
WIML92
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of tobacco, smoke, pencil shavings, a bit of Kirsch, berries and light pepper notes. Later some a note of sandalwood. Solid flavors of black berries, black cherries and plums. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink or hold. (92 pts.)
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1996 Rene Rostaing Côte-Rôtie La Landonne - France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
WIML90
Tasted November 12, 2009 at an offline.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of roasted meat, smoke, leather and black berries. Flavors of red berries and red cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannins and body. (90 pts.)
NOTE: per wine+art the Servin was the 2008 vintage.