By: AJ McClellan
Last night was pretty hectic in the shop. A multitude of bottles were opened and shared around the table as members trickled in through the day after Christmas shopping. Below are a few highlights of the night….
1989 Remoissenet Mazis Chambertin GC – The 89 was drinking as we have come to expect from these excellent Remoissenet wines. The fruit was forward and ripe showing black and red cherries as well as a note of dried prunes. There was also a touch of cedar and clove followed by a subtle rocky minerality.
1991 Gaja Sperss – I was very impressed with the Sperss. The nose showed classic dusty cherry with forest floor overgrown with mushrooms after a summer rain. The palate was soft as a babies kiss with just the right amount of acidity and tannin. This bottle was my wine of the night…
1949 Remoissenet Vosne Romanee 1er Clos de Reas – These old Remoissenet wines are just a delight to drink. There was a slight touch of oxidized metal on the nose but it blew off after a few minutes in the glass. Strawberry, cherry, raspberry, clove, tar, liquorish, and leather were all predominate on this wine. A very complex bottle.
2005 Realm Beckstoffer Dr Crane – Big Cali Cab.
1998 Solaia – Great bottle of wine with ripe black and blue fruits followed by earthy undertones and a finish of saddle leather and vanilla.