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Baron Philippe de Rothschild

Mouton Rothschild For Philippine Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Kept in 55 degrees 70 % humidity over the last 19 years. She’s as fresh as a daisy. 81% cab balanced with merlot. Still has all the sandalwood and casis at the forefront. Perfect wine to celebrate an amazing Christmas. Cheers y’all!! — 9 days ago

Vino, Rick and 5 others liked this
Vino Joe

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Patience is a virtue. As is consistent refrigeration….

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015

Rob N
9.6

Par excellence. Cristal is always a treat, with the small bubble size the defining feature for me. ~$320. — 9 days ago

Ron, Ira and 6 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

While not as intense as on release this is no where near a shrinking violet. The nose is starting to strut with scents of apple , brioche and nuts.That first taste still makes you recoil and salivate. Lemons , limes , biscuits, and a touch of butterscotch. Very long finish . Developing into everything I hoped for. — a day ago

Austin, Mike and 33 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

That is fantastic!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Beautiful!!

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Mmmmh...aged Bordeaux. Is there anything in the world thats better???? Happy new year!!! — 3 days ago

David, ESF and 15 others liked this
David T

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Absolutely, not! Cheers & HNY! 🍷

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff
— 3 days ago

ESF, Bob and 1 other liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

[En magnum] This was aerated for 3 hours, and is still currently quite closed and structured, works great with the UCD Meat Lab rib roast, but needs a fair amount of cellaring to soften. — 14 days ago

Monique Jim Powers
with Monique and Jim
Peter, Eric and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Paul K
9.1

Absolutely wonderful for $50 — 6 days ago

Tom, Iwan and 15 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Paul J
9.5

Great wines for Family Christmas and New Year’s Eve!! No formal notes but rated appropriately. — 3 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Tom, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Gifted… delicious for our NYE celebration at home — 3 days ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

We let it sit in the decanter for an hour before dinner. It was great. — 9 days ago

Tom and Angelo liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Breaking out the big guns!
John Gaviglio

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It was time. The other reviews had it peaking.