Domaine Laurent Mouton
Domaine Laurent Gauthier
Vieilles Vignes Grands Cras Morgon Gamay 2021
Medium purple color.
Aromas of violet, blackcurrant, blackberry.
Dry. Flavors of blackcurrant, blackberry, violet. Medium, silky tannins.
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — a month ago
Tom liked this
Château Mouton Rothschild
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986
Lean doesn’t sound so good.
@Bob McDonald, I personally have mostly felt that 1986 Bordeaux reds have always shown super tight and structured, but without the riper, rounder fruit of other vintages like 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990) — so, my use of “lean” is really intended to convey that the fruit never completely overcomes the harsh tannins and structure. I would say that after a few hours in the decanter, I’d be pretty confident that it will easily last another 10-20 years, or more. Ultimately I like my Bordeaux to show a little more elegance and charm. Hope that helps.
@Doug Powers Thanks for your thoughts Doug. I recall Jancis commenting on this wine “wondering if the tannins would ever resolve”. Obviously built for the ultra long haul. I might try my first one in the next year or so.
Claus Preisinger
Puszta Libre! Burgenland Zweigelt St. Laurent
austrian pinot noir?
it smells sweet. it tastes tannic, sour, slightly funky. it has notes of black cherry, raspberry, vanilla and oak. this is an easy chillable red to drink.
i paired with pad thai. the juicy tannic flavors cut through the rich nuttiness of the pad thai. — a month ago
Brian liked this
Tardieu-Laurent
Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras Grenache Blend 2021
2021 bought from Princeton Corkscrew — 3 days ago
Laurent-Perrier
Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne 1812
Toasty and warm with only a pinch of sweetness. Parfait! — a month ago
Bob McDonald
A whiff of high quality Syrah which goes without saying. More savoury than fruit driven and at 8 years, leathery. A trace of oak. Not near as fruity as high quality Australian Shiraz. Cornas - Earlier maturing than Hermitage on the opposite bank and to the north. — 6 days ago