The 01 Troplong is going through a funny phase (I hope) as it has a nice nose and it tastes like water.
NV Jean Laurent is a beautiful Champagne with the perfect balance of fruit and brioche. Yes I got it at a fantastic price, but I would recommend it at any sub $50 price.
The 07 Maestri Chianti is the real deal. This is a sub $5 wine and on its own may seem a bit acidic, but match it with a Putanesca and it’s heaven.
01 TP. Otto, living in the desert, I love the taste of water.
All kidding aside, I own the 01 TP but I wouldn’t go near it yet. These are structured wines that do not show well once they shut down. The 95’s are just revealing themselves now. The 01 maybe in 5 more years.