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Eric White User is Offline

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12/16/2002 9:14 PM
The first sit down flight was comprised of the only two Pinots (both Burgundies), and all four pre-1990 Bordeaux, including the clear WINE OF THE NIGHT, the 1986 Lafite. Here are the notes for the four Bordeaux: Dark red core with slight bricking, mature nose showing violets, dried roses, cherries, and a touch of cola. Elegant, rich, soft, and refined, a terrific wine. I guessed this to be the 1993 Pinot but was dead wrong… 1986 Clos Rene Pomerol Dark red with very mild bricking, earthy, leather, and a tad harsh. Clearly a mature Boardeaux, but a bit raw and tannic… 1985 Ducru Beaucaillou – tied for #2 wine of the flight A WOW wine, very dark red color, rich with soft tannins, supple, elegant, refined, a finish that goes on forever… 1986 Lafite overwhelmingly the #1 wine of the flight – and of the tasting. Note: The person who brought almost did not, as he does not have a proper cellar and was concerned it could be spoiled. It is a testament to the quality of this outstanding wine that it showed so incredibly well, even without proper cellaring! Very dark color, really nice and showing somewhat young. Almost a Pinot like character, but not quite. Notes of plum and leather, a bit thin on the palate… 1989 Les Tourelles de Longueville

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