Château Pre La Lande
Bergström Wines
Le Pre Du Col Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2014
This is just getting to its drinking window. The nose is a little muted now but the palette is beautiful. Long finish that gets a little oaky, but give that a few more years. Pretty. — 6 years ago
Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg
Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2016
La paulee ultimo dia at le pre cheval mugneret — a year ago
Azienda Agricola Cogno
Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba 2018
Soil licorice, tar , tobacco. A wonderful nose.
The palate is crunchy, black fruited and rich, good tannins and an ample finish.
Delicious wine. There is, according to Cogno,
Only 0.25 hectare of this Barbera.
The label (rear) is confusing as to wether this is in fact pre-phylloxera or grafted. Anyone know? — 5 years ago
Domaine des Comtes Lafon
Meursault-Perrières 1er Cru Chardonnay 1992
Espectacular
La paulee ultimo dia at le pre cheval de steve — a year ago
Dominus Estate
Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994
Not having had a huge experience with Napa Cabernet Dominus would be close to my favourite.
@Bob McDonald Yes, a very nice wine. The group consensus had the Insignia 1997 as top showing, but for me the Insignia 1995 edged my favor.
Yes, 1997 - a great vintage in Napa. I remember a stunning 1997 Opus One years ago before I was on Delectable.
Jay Kline
Conterno’s “Monfortino” Barolo Riserva (early vintages like this one were labeled as “Stravecchia” and “Extra Barolo”) practically defined the Riserva style. In many ways, one could make the arguement that it blazed the trail for Barolo’s reputation as being the age-worthy wine it is today. Back in the early days, Monfortino was a blend of purchased fruit. Control of Cascina Francia, in Serralunga d’Alba, did not come until the late 1970’s. I can’t be sure but I believe the fruit used to be sourced from Monforte d’Alba and specifically from Le Coste, Bussia and possibly others.
This bottle was opened several hours prior to service. The 1941 Monfortino pours a pale garnet/rust color with significant rim variation and a translucent core; medium viscosity with no staining of the tears and light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Maraschino cherry, menthol, Tootsie Roll, espresso macchiato, walnut, and truffle. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin (fully integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. Sublime. Getting to experience an 80+ year old wine is always a special treat. Getting to experience a Barolo from World War II, during one of the darkest periods in Italy’s past, is extraordinary. Getting to experience early Monfortino (pre-estate) made by Giacomo himself…well, it is drinking history. I nearly got emotional. While it’s clearly is showing its age, the 1941 shows its class and has some impressive moves. We delighted as it danced across the palate, proving that it still has stories to tell. Drink now if you ever see a bottle. — 5 months ago