Oswaldo Costa
Oswaldo Costa
There's at least one goat in the Guigal *********** (there an old joke here, maybe it's universal, about putting two goats in your *********** so that you can experience immense relief by taking one out).
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TN: Seattle Jeebus (July 21, 2011)
- Thread starter Jeff Grossman
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Jeff, nice notes.
So the Fourrier was Cherbaudes? I totally missed that, thought it was the Gevrey VV. The Cantalupo was really good, I've tried their rose which is nice but not the reds before. Also thanks for bringing the C Thevenet, another first for me.
I would say I am in the camp that believes the Jamet was just too young to call at this point.
Joel, I'm happy to put the Overnoy away until Labor day. From what I've read, you have a better chance of buying new vintages in Japan then we do over here.
So the Fourrier was Cherbaudes? I totally missed that, thought it was the Gevrey VV. The Cantalupo was really good, I've tried their rose which is nice but not the reds before. Also thanks for bringing the C Thevenet, another first for me.
I would say I am in the camp that believes the Jamet was just too young to call at this point.
Joel, I'm happy to put the Overnoy away until Labor day. From what I've read, you have a better chance of buying new vintages in Japan then we do over here.
Ian Fitzsimmons
Ian Fitzsimmons
Nice write-up, Jeff. Thanks.
Jay Miller
Jay Miller
The La Bota was a Montilla rather than a Sherry. It was a beautiful, penetrating and precise Fino.
There was no diacetyl note in the Fourrier 'Cherbaudes'.
The Allemand was a bit shut down. Very useful information as I own some.
The Chablis and the Gimonnet both developed beautifully with air. Both Chidaines were gorgeous from the get go. The CdB was less interesting on its own but one of the best food matches on the table.
The CRB was, as one would expect, a beautiful and harmoniously pure wine. Thank you Marc!
I agree that there was some flaw in the bottle of 1993 Roumier CM. Loved the Sella, liked the Ghemme. The Beaujolais was a treat, not much left but what was there was quite nice.
I know I'm repeating myself here but there is no Cuvee Constance that's anywhere near mature. This was good but will be amazing in 30 years. I can say that as I'm pretty confident that I won't be around to defend that claim.
There was no diacetyl note in the Fourrier 'Cherbaudes'.
The Allemand was a bit shut down. Very useful information as I own some.
The Chablis and the Gimonnet both developed beautifully with air. Both Chidaines were gorgeous from the get go. The CdB was less interesting on its own but one of the best food matches on the table.
The CRB was, as one would expect, a beautiful and harmoniously pure wine. Thank you Marc!
I agree that there was some flaw in the bottle of 1993 Roumier CM. Loved the Sella, liked the Ghemme. The Beaujolais was a treat, not much left but what was there was quite nice.
I know I'm repeating myself here but there is no Cuvee Constance that's anywhere near mature. This was good but will be amazing in 30 years. I can say that as I'm pretty confident that I won't be around to defend that claim.
Agree that the 93 Roumier was not what it should have been. Other recent bottles have been much better. But I couldn't place any fault, and the source/storage were identical. Oh well.
Too much great wine that night. Someone needs to bring some dump-bucket wine if we're going to open so many bottles.
Too bad about the corked Closel; I was looking forward to trying it.
Too much great wine that night. Someone needs to bring some dump-bucket wine if we're going to open so many bottles.
Too bad about the corked Closel; I was looking forward to trying it.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
Yes. Me, too. You're welcome!originally posted by Marc D:
So the Fourrier was Cherbaudes? I totally missed that, thought it was the Gevrey VV. The Cantalupo was really good, I've tried their rose which is nice but not the reds before. Also thanks for bringing the C Thevenet, another first for me.
Jeff Grossman
Jeff Grossman
The Burgs were the weakest flight overall.originally posted by Jay Miller:
There was no diacetyl note in the Fourrier 'Cherbaudes'.
poke, poke
I play continuo to your melody.originally posted by Jay Miller:
I know I'm repeating myself here but there is no Cuvee Constance that's anywhere near mature.
originally posted by SFJoe:
I play continuo to your melody.originally posted by Jay Miller:
I know I'm repeating myself here but there is no Cuvee Constance that's anywhere near mature.
Unless it's been left out in (Singaporean) tropical heat (albeit away from sunlight) for a decade or so. Then it's just plain delicious.
I thought the new William-Selyem winery was a blight on the RRV countryside, but that Guigal building...holy crap.
Thanks for letting me tag along for this event - great to meet everybody.
Like others, I really enjoyed the Gimonnet, Tribut, and both the Chidanes. It was a terrific start (and I did get a very nice taste of the Montlouis later). With all the great, older whites floating around early, I was a bit shy w/ the Le Mont Demi - finally opening it at James' suggestion to go with my pork soup. Killer acidity balancing the sweetness and fruit. We opened a 2007 Le Haut Lieu demi over the weekend that while nice, was 2-3 rungs below that bottle.
Enjoyed a nice taste of the Thevenet - would like to track some of that down. Great nose on the Jadot.
The syrahs were double decanted at about 6-6:30pm or so, and we got to them when about 8:30-9?
We had some discussion at our end about unnecessary decanting (mainly of burgundy), but I knew the Allemand would be hard as nails and thought the others could use it as well. I am also hoping post 2000 Jamet evolves into something nice as I know I can't afford the stuff from the 90's any more esp. 1999.
Either post it here, or keep me in mind for Labor Day, I think we're around.
Thanks for letting me tag along for this event - great to meet everybody.
Like others, I really enjoyed the Gimonnet, Tribut, and both the Chidanes. It was a terrific start (and I did get a very nice taste of the Montlouis later). With all the great, older whites floating around early, I was a bit shy w/ the Le Mont Demi - finally opening it at James' suggestion to go with my pork soup. Killer acidity balancing the sweetness and fruit. We opened a 2007 Le Haut Lieu demi over the weekend that while nice, was 2-3 rungs below that bottle.
Enjoyed a nice taste of the Thevenet - would like to track some of that down. Great nose on the Jadot.
The syrahs were double decanted at about 6-6:30pm or so, and we got to them when about 8:30-9?
We had some discussion at our end about unnecessary decanting (mainly of burgundy), but I knew the Allemand would be hard as nails and thought the others could use it as well. I am also hoping post 2000 Jamet evolves into something nice as I know I can't afford the stuff from the 90's any more esp. 1999.
Either post it here, or keep me in mind for Labor Day, I think we're around.