Saturday Tasting
2005 Sauternes
1-4pm
Please note…we will taste from half bottles and
once we are out of a wine for tasting, that will be it.
We will taste at least 5 wines of which Rieussec and
Guiraud will be included. (sale ends 4/4/09)
Was/Now Was/Now
Coutet 91pts Reg Bot $62.99/$52.99 Halves $31.49/$27.49
Spice, dried pineapple, honey and light apricot aromas, like freshly crushed grapes. Full-bodied and very sweet, with masses of crushed fruit character and a long finish. Best after 2010.
Doisy Daene 92pts Reg Bot $49.99/$39.99 Halves $26.99/$21.99
Masses of crushed grape, honey and hints of clove and nutmeg. Full-bodied, very sweet and very lively, with lots of acidity and spicy fruit. Long and flavorful, with loads of passion fruit flavor. Best after 2012. 3,750 cases made.
Guiraud 97pts Reg Bot $59.99/$52.49 Halves $31.99/$27.49
Delivers lots of botrytis spice, with lemon tart and cooked apple. Full-bodied, with loads of cream and vanilla and an intense tropical fruit and honey aftertaste. Long and viscous, with a layered and beautiful spicy finish. Hard not to drink it now. Best after 2014. 8,000 cases made.
Liot 89-91pts Reg Bot $24.99/$19.99 Halves $14.99/$10.99
A dense palate of dried pineapple and honey character. Full and rich, medium-sweet with a medium finish. Well done for this estate. Score range: 89-91
Rabaud Promis 90pts Reg Bot $47.99/$38.99 Halves $24.99/$20.49
Honey, apple pie, dried pineapple and acacia aromas follow through to a full body, with medium sweetness and a spicy, viscous finish. Best after 2010
Rieussec 96pts Reg Bot $89.99/$74.99 Halves $47.99/$38.99
Shows enticing aromas of toffee, cream, dried apricot and caramel. Full-bodied, very sweet and thick, with honey and caramel flavors. Long and rich, oozing with sweet, ripe fruit, this is like liquid candy. Best after 2016.
De Fargues 95-100pts Reg Price $129.99/$99.99 Halves $69.99/$51.99
This is very concentrated with dried pineapple, honey and caramel. Full-bodied and superdense. Like honey. Massive. From the former head and part owner of Yquem. Score range: 95-100
Suduiraut 93pts Reg Price $89.99/$74.99 Halves $46.99/$38.99
Shows dried pineapple, honey, pear, caramel and piecrust aromas. Full-bodied and very sweet, with spice, coconut, tropical fruit and apple tart flavors. Long and dense, yet lively. Best after 2013. 6,500 cases made.
La Tour Blanche 92pts Reg Price $59.99/$49.99 None Available
Subtle aromas of honey, lemon peel, cream, vanilla and apple pie follow through to a thick palate, with lots of sweetness. There's also loads of clove and other spices. Not as exciting as from barrel, but still outstanding. Best after 2011
Climens 95pts Reg Price $139.99/$114.99 Halves $71.99/$59.49
Toffee, dried lemon rind and tropical fruit on the nose. Full-bodied and very sweet, with a dense palate of candied fruit and a long, sweet finish. Very concentrated. The botrytis spice creeps up on the finish. Best after 2013.
2005 Guigal
2005
The fabulous 2005 Cote Rotie Chateau d'Ampuis is a resounding success. This is the first vintage where Guigal's newest acquisition, the Syrah from the Viria Vineyard (essentially a fourth single vineyard), is included in the blend. Dark ruby/purple to the rim, it boasts an extraordinary bouquet of ground pepper, creme de cassis, blackberries, coffee, bacon fat, and herbs. With outstanding concentration, huge tannin, and massive intensity as well as extract, it needs 7-8 years of cellaring, and should keep for 30-35 years. Single bottle price $119.99 Six bottle price $109.99 ea or Twelve bottle price $99.99
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