Château Tour Grand Faurie

Château Faurie de Souchard

Grand Cru Classé Saint-Emilion Red Bordeaux Blend

Very smooth with notes of apricot then fruity kicks of blackberry later on. — 4 days ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish.
— a year ago

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Paul K

Paul K

Happy Birthday @Vanessa way to celebrate in style!
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Paul K Thank you for the bday wishes! It was an auspicious and delicious way to start my next trip around the sun ☀️ Cheers! And we hope to reconnect with you guys soon! 🍾🥂
Paul K

Paul K

We will absolutely figure out something this summer!!!

Château de La Tour

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Very packed and dense. Sweet edges. Violet and tart cherry. Pure and good but needs time — 7 months ago

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Maison Champy (Domaine Champy)

Vieilles Vignes Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1710

Somm David T
9.1

First time having this producer. I think I liked it better than I would normally. It was a good change from Oregon Pinots previously.

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— a year ago

Paul, Bob and 5 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Olivet Lane Pinot Noir 2022

Somm David T
9.1

Again decent and this was less extracted than I remember them.

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— a year ago

Juan, Paul and 7 others liked this

Memento Mori

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Somm David T
9.5

One of the best wines and Cabernets in the tasting. Made by Sam Kaplan. 95-97 with 10 years of proper cellaring.

It is blended from the following sites; Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard, Beckstoffer Las Piedras Vineyard, Vine Hill Ranch Vineyard, Weitz Vineyard, and Oakville Ranch Vineyard. Not inexpensive $300.

The name, Memento Mori, is taken from an ancient Latin philosophy that reminds us of our mortality and the inevitability of death. So, forgo patience, I guess?

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— a year ago

Shay, Joe and 7 others liked this

Château Le Chatelet

St. Émilion Grand Cru Merlot Cabernet Franc 2021

Sam
9.0

You can age this for another 15 years and it’ll be great. We’re drinking it after a wine tour. — 3 years ago