By: LA Perkel
And so there we were, on a Wednesday at Graileys, being held together by mutual admiration for how great these wines were showing.
1992 Rene and Vincent Dauvissat Chablis Grand Cru ‘Les Preuses’
The wine combines power and depth with purity of flavors and zippy acidity. The nose showed high-toned aromatics (pear, green apple, lemon, white peach, wet stones, sea shells) along with suggestions of earth and roasted hazelnuts. The palate was exceptionally rich, lush in texture, yet reined back in by a vibrant acidity that just kept the flavors going. Persistent finish marked by citrus and minerals. The wine was so fresh and seemed so youthful.
1964 Remoissenet Grands-Echezeaux
I am turning into a huge Remoissenet fan. Virtually every single bottle we’ve opened has been impressive and this bottle was no different. So fragrant on the nose giving aromas of raspberries, dried cherries, floral, a touch of earth and sweet spice. The palate had a beautiful sweetness and a silky, elegant mouth feel.
1985 Luigi Einaudi Barolo
Pungent aromas. Slight VA when first opened reminiscent of nail polish that blew off after an hour or so of aeration. Slowly aromas of tar, cigar box, truffle, iron and forest floor started to emerge from the glass. The palate was full with resolved tannins and still vibrant acidity. Tart cherry, forest floor, and tar flavors. Amazing complexity. Polished the rest of this bottle at home with the meaty/tangy Taleggio and Parmigiano-Reggiano.