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Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1988

Cork broke in half (actually 6-7 pieces), initially some “old cork” flavors show through, yet after 5 minutes in the glass those dissipate and we’re left with a lovely aged Raveneau with mature fruit, some lemon and mineral notes as well, very nice complexity and length, I’ve always been very lucky aging my Raveneau, this is clearly a success (shaky cork notwithstanding)! — 12 days ago

Jim Powers
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Dave

Sounds ok to me!!!
Tom Casagrande

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Wow! So cool. I have ZERO experience with Raveneau and ZERO Raveneaus in my cellar. ☹️ so your advice is purely of a hypothetical nature for me. (I’ve been lucky enough to have a few Dauvissats, however.) Did you use a Durand corkscrew? I use that with any 20 year or older bottle. Essential.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, I did not, but the cork broke into so many pieces that I don’t think what cork puller I used mattered (shrug)!

Dom Pérignon

P2 Brut Champagne Blend 2006

By far mooiste Champagne die ik ooit dronk
Een neus die blijft geven. Als je aan deze wijn alleen maar zou mogen ruiken, ben je al gelukkig. Perfect in balans en nog heel fris gezien de leeftijd.
— 2 days ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Dark amber color

Sat in the basement cellar for 30+ years.

Really nice soft honey flavors. Not a ton of other fruit flavors.

Delicious
— 4 days ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2014

Christmas Dinner Champagne pairing with Maine Lobster 🦞 Tail. 🍾🥂👍🏻👏🏻 — 3 days ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2022

Lemon yellow with green Chalk. Citrus peach. Mango. Pineapple. Vanilla. Rich. Buttery. Herb. Honeysuckle. From cool. Without MLF Elegant. From Calistoga.
Fruitiness M+ Sweetness M+ Acidity M++ Bitterness M+ Body M Finish M 13.8%
Fresh Dry Chateau Montelena Napa Valley Chardonnay 22 @17600, AD, 251210
— 20 days ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2012

Christmas Eve 2025. Perfect! — 6 days ago

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Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Tons of green apple and a slight hint of yeastiness. There was an oxidative element to it that was interesting but not for everyone. — 2 days ago

Andrew, Raul and 3 others liked this

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2004

Absolutely on fire with lemon zest and acidity, ripe fruit, a finish that echoes. Used to be the value grand cru white. This still has the Premier Cru strip label. — 8 days ago

Mike, Ira and 14 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Always a treat. Especially at thirty thousand feet. — 9 days ago

Ericsson, Daniel and 20 others liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2015

2015 -Vintage- Meyer lemon, lime zest, Stoney, oily texture, custard medium plus acidity — 17 days ago

Mark Eastom
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