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The Wines
Eight decades of great Burgundies ought to do the trick.
The favorite wine was overwhelmingly the 1937, followed by the 1983, 1928 and 1959. All wines scored in the 90s, and evolved for several hours. An amazing tasting!
| Col |
Row |
Year |
Wine |
Price |
| 5 |
28 |
1928 |
Pommard Epenots, Barolet
Given its thin, light brown color I didn’t expect this to last, but it actually held up for several hourse, increasing in complexity and sweetness. Cedar, smoke, varnish, artichoke, still very much alive and balanced. 93 points. |
475 |
| 4 |
23 |
1937 |
Chambertin, Louis Latour
Also thin and brown, but appearances can be deceiving. Clearly the wine of the tasting, with waxy, charry notes that quickly turned to classic cherries, bacon fat and smoke. Caramel, chocolate, almonds and coconut on the palate combines to create a magnificent Almond Joy! Held up four hours. 97 points. |
390 |
| 5 |
23 |
1949 |
Charmes-Chambertin, Liger-Belair
Probably not the best example of this wine. Hints of greatness spoiled by a maderized nose. Some smoke, fat and cherries. Oddly, some of the oxidation worked its way out over a few hours. 88 points. |
317 |
| 4 |
22 |
1959 |
Gevrey Chambertin, Bouchard Aine & Fils
Better color than the first three, and quite fruity, but not nearly the complexity level. Still, a great Burg. 95 points. |
380 |
| 5 |
29 |
1966 |
Echezeaux, Doudet-Naudin
Vanilla nose, still tannic, earthy, coffe. Another great wine. 94 points. |
325 |
| 5 |
9 |
1978 |
Chambolle Musigny, Trapet
Youthful, fruity, earthy, mushrooms. 92 points. |
140 |
| 6 |
28 |
1983 |
Grands Echezeaux, Domaine de la Romanee Conti
Classic for its type, mint, iron, a bit thin given expectations. 93 points. |
300 |
| 3 |
23 |
1993 |
La Romanee – Bouchard, Pere et Fils
The disappointing wine of the tasting, since it was the big name in vineyards. Very young and fresh with vanilla and tannin, but not much going on. 91 points. |
190 |
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2000 |
Gevrey Chambertin, Clos Prieur
Added by John. Tight mushrooms, closed and a bit thin. Needs time. 91 points. |
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| 9 |
28 |
2000 |
Ch d’Yquem (tenth) |
213 |
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2730 |
Acquisitions
Acker Merrall – Feb 2010
| Col |
Row |
Year |
Wine |
Price
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| 4 |
16 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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| 4 |
17 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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| 4 |
18 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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| 4 |
19 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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| 4 |
20 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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| 4 |
25 |
1964 |
BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve |
130
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780
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Bonhams – March 2010
| Col |
Row |
Year |
Wine |
Size |
Price
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| 6 |
26 |
1958 |
DRC Echezeaux |
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675
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| 6 |
28 |
1966 |
DRC Echezeaux |
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675
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1350
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Hart Davis – March 2010
| Col |
Row |
Year |
Wine |
Size |
Price
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| 3 |
25 |
1964 |
Pommard, Grand Epenots, Leroy |
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200
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| 3 |
26 |
1964 |
Pommard, Grand Epenots, Leroy |
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200
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| 3 |
27 |
1964 |
Pommard, Grand Epenots, Leroy |
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200
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| 9 |
16 |
1955 |
Ch Cheval Blanc |
tenth |
320
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| 9 |
17 |
1955 |
Ch Cheval Blanc |
tenth |
320
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| 9 |
18 |
1955 |
Ch Latour |
tenth |
320
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| 9 |
19 |
1961 |
Ch Lafite Rothschild |
tenth |
600
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| 8 |
19 |
1961 |
Ch Mouton Rothschild |
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1200
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3360
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Treasurer’s Report
| Previous Balance |
1689 |
| Dues Payable |
5000 |
| Purchases |
-5490 |
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-1456 |
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-257 |
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