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Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

1995 vintage. Decanted and throwing appropriate sed. Cork and fill both above average. Tasted immediately after decanting. Massive, dark fruits coddled with aggressive tannins. Fleeting taste but suggested an easy two decades ahead with push and promise. 5.17.24. — 5 days ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Label is the killer!

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Initially this was incredibly closed, but after 2 hours in the decanter it’s starting to open, tannic, very structured, very 1986 in its leanness, but incredible depth and length, not perfect, but still outstanding!! — a month ago

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Bob McDonald

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Lean doesn’t sound so good.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@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.
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@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.

Beau Vigne

Juliet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, deep Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and currants with tobacco and herb woody spice. Fine chalky tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and herb mineral character. Nice! — 8 days ago

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Bouchard Père et Fils

Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus Grèves Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2016

Baby Jesus wine. Literally. For my son’s first communion, from his birth year. Cheers. — 19 days ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Very nice. Congratulations!
Tom Casagrande

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Congrats to him! Big day!

Château Mouton Rothschild

Aile d'Argent Blanc Bordeaux White Bordeaux Blend 2023

Intense, expressive and textured. Great wine wine — a month ago

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Beau Vigne

Romeo Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark berry fruits, oak and floral notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry, cherry and plums with tobacco and herb spice. Firm grippy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, oak, spice and mineral character. Ok but Juliet better! — 8 days ago

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Vietti

Tre Vigne Barbera d'Asti 2021

Medium Ruby with aromas of fresh berry fruits, floral and sweet spice. On the palate this medium body wine shows flavors of juicy blueberry and blackberry with notes of herbs and vanilla spice. Dusty tannin structure, lively acidity, medium ending with crisp fruit finish. Nice value. Drink now, consistent, no aging benefit. — a month ago

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Grosjean Frères

Vigne Rovettaz Vallée d'Aoste Petite Arvine 2021

An oaky finish ruins a nice journey through the chilly mountains. — 21 days ago

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Mouton Noir Wines

O.P.P. Other People's Pinot Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Ted
9.1

Had a glass last week and forgot about it. Had to buy another bottle. Cool stuff. Nice red cherry fruit. Solid wine — a month ago

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