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Rgayton@lakesidevfo.com

42 wines • 9 followers • 8 following

Domaine de Marcoux

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1998

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8.8

Looked awesome. Stewed black fruit and cigar flavors. Had the ‘98 in WV March 2018. — 7 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Carruades de Lafite Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1957

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At Eight Tables in San Francisco. Wonderful texture and color. Flavors of candied fruit. Oh my! — 8 years ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 1996

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9.0

We had the Red Boudreaux - not the white. Cassis and oak. Not old yet. — 8 years ago

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Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

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9.1

Old style Bordeaux. Cedar is nipping around the fruit. In addition, evidence of underbrush. Altogether it is an amazing example of old style wine making. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Leroy

Ruchottes-Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1905

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9.7

Very dark color for this 1985 vintage. Complex nose, spicy and meaty aromas. Taste of dark fruit and long finish. Pairs nicely with the Blues. — 7 years ago

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Birichino

Monterey Malvasia Bianca 2014

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9.2

Sweet and minerally...that's why it pairs so well with a range of exotic flavors. — 8 years ago

Bond

Pluribus Napa Valley Red Wine 2007

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9.4

Dark fruits - blueberry - seamlessly integrated with tannins. Will get better with age. — 8 years ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1957

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9.4

What a thrill to behold. Gorgeous bottle with good providence. After sixty years it's still pretty tight and offers great fruit and medium body. — 8 years ago

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Château Gloria

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

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9.2

Classic, notes of fruits and flowers blend nicely. Excellent balance. Try it with cheese. — 8 years ago

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Yves Cuilleron a Chavanay

Terres Sombres Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2000

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9.4

Notes of meat and red fruit. Nice with charcuterie. — 8 years ago

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