Cool. I haven't had one '99, '02 Premier or Grand Cru that justified drinking yet. Wasted an '02 Chevillon Prulieres a week ago but greatly anticipate it's future. Even on day two it didn't budge. The '95's mentioned seem like the way to go.
I didn't drink any wine during my time in Azerbaijan but did pack some home. I wasn't expecting much so also opened an '02 Baudry Franc de Pied as insurance for my '04 Tovuz-Baltiya Cabernet Franc.....I'm such a slave to Caucasian vintages. I only tasted a touch of each the first night as I...
Now that's funny right there. I'm picturing Jay in Guantanamo in a cell with vanilla scented candles and coconut sachets everywhere screaming "I'll talk, I'll talk!"
I enjoyed the '02 until '07 when I noticed it dropping off a bit too much. Joe had told me once not to age it but taking expert advice is not my style. I'd say the first three years were prime. This is one of my absolute favorite wines as I think it goes with damn near anything and when served...
I bought this on Lyle's recommendation and liked it very much on release and stashed a couple away somewhere. The only other one I've had was an '03 VV that was okay for the vintage but not much personality, kinda "red wine" ish.