Gold Of Mauritius

Louis Latour

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 1983

Served around 55°F. The cork looked all kinds of nasty underneath the capsule but I was able to extract it, intact, with the help of a Durand. I then poured the bottle into a decanter about 30min prior to service. At the ripe age of 41, the 1983 pours a deep gold with a transparent core; medium viscosity with some slight signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of baked stone fruits: peach, apricot, marmalade, hazelnuts, baked lemon, and those gummy peach rings. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is creamy, buttery. I thought this was a lovely, mature Corton Charlemagne and while it is very much alive, its life-force is fading. Drink now. — 5 days ago

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Matthiasson

Matthiasson Vineyard Ribolla Gialla 2018

Paul J
9.5

More of a summer wine, but drinking great tonight. Also, if you’re a beer lover this wine might be for you. Cloudy, gold/orange color. You can smell the tartness on the nose, and if blindfolded might even think it’s a vibrant red. Sour fruit and wood on the palate. Medium plus depth and finish. Love the uniqueness and complexity!! — 4 months ago

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Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling 1983

Tawny gold. Peach and a bit of golden sweet tea. Nice presence. Soft at edges. Quietly sweet — 8 months ago

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Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2005

Deep gold in color. Lower acidity than expected. Lots of white stone fruit and sweetness with some biscuit on the palette. Great complement to Brie. For the vintage and the producer a little underwhelming. — 18 days ago

Bodegas Ego

El Goru Gold Monastrell Blend 2019

Deep ruby color.
Aromas of baked raspberry, licorice,
Dry. Flavors of baked raspberry, cinnamon, peppercorn, anise, clove, cocoa. Rich, velvety tannins.

Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 2 months ago

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2008

Aged Stony Hill Chard and fresh oysters for Christmas eve ...perfection

Pop and pour. A wondrous medium gold color. Nose: beautiful notes of grilled peach, honey, floral, crushed almonds, lemon toast. Taste: rich, balanced, oily fantastic mouthfeel wine with pear, white pepper, saline, apple, crushed stones and a long smooth lemon-mineral finish. YUM! Luv their lean acid driven style.
— 4 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
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Nice pairing! Merry Christmas!
Tom Garland

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@Shay A Thanks . Have a great Christmas!

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 1996

From magnum, the 1996 Grande Année pours a brilliant pale gold color with a persistent mousse. Initially, the wine showed more oxidative notes but it freshened up considerably with air (in fact, a tiny amount was leftover for the next morning and it remained brilliant, racy even!). On the nose, notes of almond, citrus, honey, chalky minerals and brioche. On the palate, wine is developing with absolutely brilliant acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and zippy. The 1996 vintage is simply amazing. Here we are, 28 years past vintage and this bright and full of life! Granted, it’s a magnum, but still. Drink now with patience or enjoy through 2046+. — 2 months ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2009

Perfect splurge for quick getaway to paradise for Presidents Day. The wine is medium gold in the glass… vibrant and alive with balanced acidity. Open and generous on the palate… smooth, silken, with vibrant citrus and cream notes. A lively and lovely dinner companion at this stage of development. Happy President’s Day, y’all. — 3 months ago

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Château Climens

Barsac 1er Cru Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2007

AHF
9.5

Oct. 2023. From a dark gold half bottle. Lusciously sweet and suave with plenty of balancing acidity. Good now with sweet and sour Asian food. Long life ahead. — 7 months ago

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 1996

Poised and pretty. Light gold and signs of secondary notes. Lush and blanched with great fruit and beautiful integrated acidity. Very good. From mag — 8 months ago

BOT Paul WoollsMatt Lichtenberg
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