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Prosper Maufoux Mercurey 2019, A.C.
Burgundy, France$43.95
A textured and highly structured pinot noir from southern Burgundy in the Côte Chalonnaise appellation of Mercurey that tends to produce more fulsome expressions of this grape. The house of Prosper Maufoux dates by to 1860 and is both a grower and a négociant that has changed hands many a time, owned by the American importer Robert Fairchild in the 1990s and is now owned by the Famille Piffaut who have also acquired Chateau de Saint-Aubin. This recent incarnation pours a deep ruby colour with voluminous fine-grained tannins, and a wealth of red fruit likely enhanced by the pre-ferment cold soak and an extended maceration time. Entirely destemmed. The alcohol and acidity are well in check and are harmoniously integrated with the fruit on the palate. Excellent length. Best now to 2027.
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(1000+)V+(12)O
Louis Roederer Collection Brut Premier Champagne, Ac, France
Champagne, France$99.95
60 th birthday present form David and Justin
2 from Justin and David for Alex's 61 B day
4.0 Stars
(1000+)E+(12)O
Château Hervé Laroque 2018, A.P. Fronsac
Bordeaux, France$29.95
Wine Align recommendation - Oct 8 2022 release
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David Lawrason
From an undervalued right bank, merlot-based appellation this property has been in same family for 250 years. Good Bordeaux is more intricacy, elegance and the fitting together of many pieces than it is intensity and power, and this captures that notion so well. It is very nicely balanced, complex, now maturing Bordeaux with raspberry, fine herbs, florals and a hint of chalky minerality. It is medium weight, balanced on a pin with juicy acidity and shows excellent length.
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Taittinger Prestige Brut Rosé Champagne, Ac
Champagne, France$95.80
1 bottel from John and Shaun for my 60th
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(1000+)V+(16)O