Wines & Champagnes:
While we have more wines and champagnes in our collection, all of the following selection are Superlative 96-100 rated (Five Star BTI wines. All wines have been kept stored at a cellar temperature of sixty-seven degrees Fahrenheit. All wines have been decanted.
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Red Wines:
Cabernet Sauvignon: Opaque red with a brick rim. Moderately full
bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately tannic. Mineral, chocolate, black fruits.
Dusty, spicy aromas lead a solid, mineral-packed mouthful of flavors through a
long, drying finish. Has a pleasing note of austerity that makes for a classic,
highly sophisticated character.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23: Deep ruby hue with purple highlights. Medium-bodied.
Highly extracted. Moderately tannic. Plums, black fruits, brown spice. Elegant
toasty nose. Deep, chewy black fruit flavors fill the palate, with earthy
richness coming through on the long dry finish. Shows some structure, but is
very approachable. Exhibits a seemingly strong "gout de
terroir".
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23: Saturated blood-red ruby. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite
tannic. Cassis, oak spice, licorice. Brown spice and expressive Cabernet fruit
aromas open up on the palate. Forceful, abrupt dry tannins give a firm finish
through which generous fruit is still very
marked.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain: Deep, opaque-purple-red hue. Intense and attractive vanilla, black
fruit, and mineral aromas. A lush attack leads to a full-bodied, mouthfeeling
palate with velvety, chewy tannins. Outstanding lengthy finish. Big and rich,
but carries its weight seamlessly.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vines: Dark, opaque ruby cast. Moderately full-bodied.
Moderately extracted. Quite tannic. Exotic spice, black fruits. Distinctively
spicy aromas follow through on a concentrated palate showing precision and
intensity. Very deep flavors are matched by supple but abundant tannins
throughout the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve: Brilliant deep ruby red hue. Richly aromatic with generous
vanilla oak accents and plush ripe cherry fruits. A silky entry leads a
moderately full-bodied palate with plush silky tannins and rich fruit flavors.
Seamless and smooth through the
finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve:
Saturated dark red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately tannic.
Cassis, oak spice, lead pencil. Fleshy, mineral aromas follow through on the
palate with a sense of concentration and austerity through the finish. Very
classy and reserved in a Claret-like
manner.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve:
Opaque blackish red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite tannic.
Black fruits, licorice, earth, brown spice. Dark, brooding aromas. The solid,
tightly wound palate has an extravagantly concentrated and ripe mouthfeel. Big
fine-grained tannins come through on the long finish.
Cassis: Deep purplish red. Moderately
full-bodied. Big, pure sweet cassis aromas. The palate is packed with pure black
currant flavors, with natural levels of sweetness and acidity giving this a
mouthwatering finish.
Chaleur Estate: Dark black cherry with purple highlights. Moderately full-bodied. Highly
extracted. Quite tannic. Bittersweet chocolate, chalk, black cherries.
Wonderfully deep black cherry fruit flavors on the midpalate. Very impressive
chalky, powdery tannins on the finish. Very
structured.
Chaleur Estate: Semi-saturated dark ruby hue. Fleshy intensely fruity aromas have a chocolatey
note. A firm attack leads a moderately full-bodied palate with rich cassis and
anise and chocolate flavors. Tannins are well balanced, providing good grip on
the finish.
Le Musigny "Vieilles Vignes," Grand Cru: Brilliant ruby-purple. Enticing, perfumed flower, mineral, and
berry aromas jump from the glass. Medium-bodied palate with vibrant tannins and
juicy acidity. Soft texture with a backdrop of power. Explodes with typical
Musigny flowery flavors through the long finish. Sensual and elegant in an
intense way.
Margaux: Very deep, saturated purple hue. Generous mint, chocolate, and black fruit aromas are
complex and attractive. A ripe entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate
with supple, rounded tannins. Very hedonistic and well-balanced with outstanding
length.
Margaux: Very deep saturated purple hue. Enticing, brooding black fruit and mineral aromas with very pure
flavors in the mouth. A concentrated entry leads to a full-bodied palate with
excellent acidity and tannic grip. Very firm, but well-balanced and deep. Taut
and dense, but showing no signs of bitterness or overextraction.
Merlot, Chateau Reserve: Very deep reddish purple. Full-bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately oaked. Quite tannic.
Reminiscent of black fruits, licorice, tea, brown spice. Rich, brooding dark
fruit nose. Solid, generously textured mouthfeel with great depth and full
layered tannins through the finish. Substantial and structured.
Merlot, Reserve: Deep blood red. Richly
aromatic with plummy, oaky aromas. A supple attack leads a moderately
full-bodied palate with smooth tannins. The finish is most excellent.
Merlot, Reserve: Very deep blackish
ruby hue. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted.
Moderately oaked. Mildly tannic. Black fruits, vanilla, minerals. This one is
all about mouthfeel. Supple, velvety, and dense, yet perfectly balanced.
Features a very precise core of complex fruit flavors buttressed by a firm but
unobtrusive structure and well-integrated oak accents.
Oakville: Red. Moderately full-bodied.
Medium acid. Lots of fruit. Medium oak. Lots of tannin. Dry. Reminiscent of
earth, cassis, black fruits, cherry tobacco. Displays stunning depth and breadth
of flavor. Dark, luscious black fruit is surprisingly approachable. Fine acidity
and a firm lattice of tannins. Deep, elegantly structured, and very complex.
Oakville: Deep ruby to the rim with
purplish highlights. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted.
Highly oaked. Moderately tannic. Dry. Reminiscent of vanilla, black cherries,
leather. Attractive aromatic qualities play out on a solidly crafted and
balanced framework. Quite deep with impressive length.
Oakville: Deep ruby cast. Moderately
full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted. Heavily oaked. Moderately
tannic. Leather, earth, black fruits. Aromatic and concentrated, with complexity
to the flavors throughout. Lush, supple, and harmonious, showing velvety tannins
and a lengthy finish.
Pauillac: Very
deep, opaque purple hue. Generous, lush spice, black fruit, and mineral aromas
are attractive and opulent. A firm entry leads to a moderately full-bodied
palate with lush, velvety tannins. Already shows some complexities and finishes
for as mile. Very classy, and delicious.
Pomerol: Deep, opaque saturated purple
hue. Forward berry, coffee, and mineral aromas jump from the glass and show a
very pure and intense expressiveness in the mouth. A rich entry leads to a
moderately full-bodied palate with robust velvety tannins. Shows great
complexity and style with a very lengthy finish. Hedonistic.
Pomerol: Brilliant ruby hue. Perfumed
berry and flower aromas jump from the glass. A ripe entry leads to a
medium-bodied palate with great interplay between grippy tannins and buoyant
acidity. Shows great depth and purity of flavor. Complex and stylish, but not
the least ponderous.
Profile:
Saturated, opaque blood red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite
tannic. Nutmeg, oriental spice, cassis. Exotic, oriental-spiced aromas are
intriguing. Solidly extracted, with very tight, grainy tannins.
Rouge, Pessac-Leognan: Very deep
blackish ruby hue. Closed, brooding mineral and black fruit aromas. A rich entry
leads to a full-bodied palate with lean, angular tannins. Quite firmly
structured, but explodes with minerally flavor throughout the finish. Intense.
Rouge, Pessac-Leognan: Very deep
blackish ruby hue with a purple edge. Brooding mineral, tobacco, and black fruit
aromas. A rich entry leads to a very full-bodied palate with robust velvety
tannins. Firm through the finish. Carries tons of extract and concentration,
without being overextracted.
St. Emilion: Deep, saturated ruby-purple hue. Complex, intense tobacco, black
fruit, and mineral aromas show fine complexity. A firm entry leads to a lush,
moderately full-bodied, beautifully balanced palate with rounded tannins.
Supple, but intense and quite flavorful.
St. Emilion: Very deep, vibrant purple
hue. Intense vanilla, black fruit, and mineral aromas. A flashy but firm entry
leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with angular tannins and buoyant
acidity. Shows great intensity of flavor in the mouth. Concentrated and
balanced. Very stylish and pure.
Syrah, Orion, Old Vines Rossi Vineyard, St. Helena: Deep, impenetrable blackish
purple. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Quite tannic.
Eucalyptus, sweet herbs, black fruits, tar. Inimitable in style, with a
signature complex nose that has a medicinal, classic Syrah character. Extremely
concentrated with great depth and a lash of tannin.
Zinfandel, Big Break Vineyard: Deep
blackish purple. Full-bodied. Full acidity. Moderately extracted. Moderately
oaked. Mildly tannic. Mint, black fruits, vanilla. Quite aromatic, with a
full-throttled, flavorful character on the palate. Shows great richness and
depth through the vibrant finish. Well balanced and intense.
Zinfandel, Jackass Vineyard: Deep
blackish ruby hue with slight haze. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly
extracted. Heavily oaked. Mildly tannic. Pickle barrel, black fruits,
pomegranite, spice cabinet. Redolent of wood seasoning, with a distinctive
pickled note often associated with American oak. Full and rich on the palate,
with a thick, velvety texture. Lengthy and supple through the finish. Exotic and
intense.
bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately tannic. Mineral, chocolate, black fruits.
Dusty, spicy aromas lead a solid, mineral-packed mouthful of flavors through a
long, drying finish. Has a pleasing note of austerity that makes for a classic,
highly sophisticated character.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23: Deep ruby hue with purple highlights. Medium-bodied.
Highly extracted. Moderately tannic. Plums, black fruits, brown spice. Elegant
toasty nose. Deep, chewy black fruit flavors fill the palate, with earthy
richness coming through on the long dry finish. Shows some structure, but is
very approachable. Exhibits a seemingly strong "gout de
terroir".
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23: Saturated blood-red ruby. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite
tannic. Cassis, oak spice, licorice. Brown spice and expressive Cabernet fruit
aromas open up on the palate. Forceful, abrupt dry tannins give a firm finish
through which generous fruit is still very
marked.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain: Deep, opaque-purple-red hue. Intense and attractive vanilla, black
fruit, and mineral aromas. A lush attack leads to a full-bodied, mouthfeeling
palate with velvety, chewy tannins. Outstanding lengthy finish. Big and rich,
but carries its weight seamlessly.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Old Vines: Dark, opaque ruby cast. Moderately full-bodied.
Moderately extracted. Quite tannic. Exotic spice, black fruits. Distinctively
spicy aromas follow through on a concentrated palate showing precision and
intensity. Very deep flavors are matched by supple but abundant tannins
throughout the finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve: Brilliant deep ruby red hue. Richly aromatic with generous
vanilla oak accents and plush ripe cherry fruits. A silky entry leads a
moderately full-bodied palate with plush silky tannins and rich fruit flavors.
Seamless and smooth through the
finish.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve:
Saturated dark red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately tannic.
Cassis, oak spice, lead pencil. Fleshy, mineral aromas follow through on the
palate with a sense of concentration and austerity through the finish. Very
classy and reserved in a Claret-like
manner.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve:
Opaque blackish red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite tannic.
Black fruits, licorice, earth, brown spice. Dark, brooding aromas. The solid,
tightly wound palate has an extravagantly concentrated and ripe mouthfeel. Big
fine-grained tannins come through on the long finish.
Cassis: Deep purplish red. Moderately
full-bodied. Big, pure sweet cassis aromas. The palate is packed with pure black
currant flavors, with natural levels of sweetness and acidity giving this a
mouthwatering finish.
Chaleur Estate: Dark black cherry with purple highlights. Moderately full-bodied. Highly
extracted. Quite tannic. Bittersweet chocolate, chalk, black cherries.
Wonderfully deep black cherry fruit flavors on the midpalate. Very impressive
chalky, powdery tannins on the finish. Very
structured.
Chaleur Estate: Semi-saturated dark ruby hue. Fleshy intensely fruity aromas have a chocolatey
note. A firm attack leads a moderately full-bodied palate with rich cassis and
anise and chocolate flavors. Tannins are well balanced, providing good grip on
the finish.
Le Musigny "Vieilles Vignes," Grand Cru: Brilliant ruby-purple. Enticing, perfumed flower, mineral, and
berry aromas jump from the glass. Medium-bodied palate with vibrant tannins and
juicy acidity. Soft texture with a backdrop of power. Explodes with typical
Musigny flowery flavors through the long finish. Sensual and elegant in an
intense way.
Margaux: Very deep, saturated purple hue. Generous mint, chocolate, and black fruit aromas are
complex and attractive. A ripe entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate
with supple, rounded tannins. Very hedonistic and well-balanced with outstanding
length.
Margaux: Very deep saturated purple hue. Enticing, brooding black fruit and mineral aromas with very pure
flavors in the mouth. A concentrated entry leads to a full-bodied palate with
excellent acidity and tannic grip. Very firm, but well-balanced and deep. Taut
and dense, but showing no signs of bitterness or overextraction.
Merlot, Chateau Reserve: Very deep reddish purple. Full-bodied. Highly extracted. Moderately oaked. Quite tannic.
Reminiscent of black fruits, licorice, tea, brown spice. Rich, brooding dark
fruit nose. Solid, generously textured mouthfeel with great depth and full
layered tannins through the finish. Substantial and structured.
Merlot, Reserve: Deep blood red. Richly
aromatic with plummy, oaky aromas. A supple attack leads a moderately
full-bodied palate with smooth tannins. The finish is most excellent.
Merlot, Reserve: Very deep blackish
ruby hue. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted.
Moderately oaked. Mildly tannic. Black fruits, vanilla, minerals. This one is
all about mouthfeel. Supple, velvety, and dense, yet perfectly balanced.
Features a very precise core of complex fruit flavors buttressed by a firm but
unobtrusive structure and well-integrated oak accents.
Oakville: Red. Moderately full-bodied.
Medium acid. Lots of fruit. Medium oak. Lots of tannin. Dry. Reminiscent of
earth, cassis, black fruits, cherry tobacco. Displays stunning depth and breadth
of flavor. Dark, luscious black fruit is surprisingly approachable. Fine acidity
and a firm lattice of tannins. Deep, elegantly structured, and very complex.
Oakville: Deep ruby to the rim with
purplish highlights. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted.
Highly oaked. Moderately tannic. Dry. Reminiscent of vanilla, black cherries,
leather. Attractive aromatic qualities play out on a solidly crafted and
balanced framework. Quite deep with impressive length.
Oakville: Deep ruby cast. Moderately
full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted. Heavily oaked. Moderately
tannic. Leather, earth, black fruits. Aromatic and concentrated, with complexity
to the flavors throughout. Lush, supple, and harmonious, showing velvety tannins
and a lengthy finish.
Pauillac: Very
deep, opaque purple hue. Generous, lush spice, black fruit, and mineral aromas
are attractive and opulent. A firm entry leads to a moderately full-bodied
palate with lush, velvety tannins. Already shows some complexities and finishes
for as mile. Very classy, and delicious.
Pomerol: Deep, opaque saturated purple
hue. Forward berry, coffee, and mineral aromas jump from the glass and show a
very pure and intense expressiveness in the mouth. A rich entry leads to a
moderately full-bodied palate with robust velvety tannins. Shows great
complexity and style with a very lengthy finish. Hedonistic.
Pomerol: Brilliant ruby hue. Perfumed
berry and flower aromas jump from the glass. A ripe entry leads to a
medium-bodied palate with great interplay between grippy tannins and buoyant
acidity. Shows great depth and purity of flavor. Complex and stylish, but not
the least ponderous.
Profile:
Saturated, opaque blood red. Moderately full-bodied. Highly extracted. Quite
tannic. Nutmeg, oriental spice, cassis. Exotic, oriental-spiced aromas are
intriguing. Solidly extracted, with very tight, grainy tannins.
Rouge, Pessac-Leognan: Very deep
blackish ruby hue. Closed, brooding mineral and black fruit aromas. A rich entry
leads to a full-bodied palate with lean, angular tannins. Quite firmly
structured, but explodes with minerally flavor throughout the finish. Intense.
Rouge, Pessac-Leognan: Very deep
blackish ruby hue with a purple edge. Brooding mineral, tobacco, and black fruit
aromas. A rich entry leads to a very full-bodied palate with robust velvety
tannins. Firm through the finish. Carries tons of extract and concentration,
without being overextracted.
St. Emilion: Deep, saturated ruby-purple hue. Complex, intense tobacco, black
fruit, and mineral aromas show fine complexity. A firm entry leads to a lush,
moderately full-bodied, beautifully balanced palate with rounded tannins.
Supple, but intense and quite flavorful.
St. Emilion: Very deep, vibrant purple
hue. Intense vanilla, black fruit, and mineral aromas. A flashy but firm entry
leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with angular tannins and buoyant
acidity. Shows great intensity of flavor in the mouth. Concentrated and
balanced. Very stylish and pure.
Syrah, Orion, Old Vines Rossi Vineyard, St. Helena: Deep, impenetrable blackish
purple. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Quite tannic.
Eucalyptus, sweet herbs, black fruits, tar. Inimitable in style, with a
signature complex nose that has a medicinal, classic Syrah character. Extremely
concentrated with great depth and a lash of tannin.
Zinfandel, Big Break Vineyard: Deep
blackish purple. Full-bodied. Full acidity. Moderately extracted. Moderately
oaked. Mildly tannic. Mint, black fruits, vanilla. Quite aromatic, with a
full-throttled, flavorful character on the palate. Shows great richness and
depth through the vibrant finish. Well balanced and intense.
Zinfandel, Jackass Vineyard: Deep
blackish ruby hue with slight haze. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly
extracted. Heavily oaked. Mildly tannic. Pickle barrel, black fruits,
pomegranite, spice cabinet. Redolent of wood seasoning, with a distinctive
pickled note often associated with American oak. Full and rich on the palate,
with a thick, velvety texture. Lengthy and supple through the finish. Exotic and
intense.
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White Wines:
Chardonnay, Barrel Select: Deep gold. Nutty, generously oaky
aromas. Very fruity on the attack, leading a moderately full-bodied palate with
vibrant acids to match the rich, fruity center. Persistent fruit character
through the finish. Very impressively concentrated, with lavish winemaking.
Chevalier-Montrachet "Clos des Chevaliers," Grand Cru: Brilliant pale golden hue. Outrageous oriental spice, tropical
fruit, and mineral aromas jump from the glass. A rich entry leads to a
full-bodied palate with complexity and great intensity of flavor. Extremely
powerful and stylish. A real mouthful.
Gewurztraminer, Rangen de Thann Grand Cru, "Clos Saint-Theobald" Vendanges Tardives: Brilliant yellow-gold.
Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Petrol, honey, apricots.
Outrageously aromatic, with a distinctive late-harvest accent. Oily, rich, and
seamless in the mouth, with a hint of sweetness offset by zesty acidity.
Perfectly and harmoniously balanced.
Late Harvest Desert Wine: Very deep yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced
acidity. Moderately extracted. Moderately oaked. Vanilla, figs, apricots.
Heavily botrytized, with a wave of toasty oak and ripe tropical flavors. Lush,
rich, velvety mouthfeel and fine acids. Intense.
Le Montrachet, Grand Cru: Brilliant,
highly saturated yellow-gold. Absolutely exotic ginger, tropical fruit, and
spice aromas jump from the glass. Big, viscous, full-bodied palate. Complex
flavors accelerate in the mouth and expand at the finish. Outrageously intense
and lush, but structured to keep. Luscious.
Le Montrachet, Grand Cru: Highly
saturated bright yellow-gold. Forward tropical fruit and oak aromas are opulent
and enticing. Full-bodied palate with solid acidity. Powerful. Viscous texture.
Perfumed and exotic. Big yet exquisitely balanced.
Pinot Gris, Rangen de Thann Grand Cru, "Clos Saint Urbain": Brilliant yellow-gold. Full bodied. High acidity.
Highly extracted. Tropical fruits, spice, minerals. Very aromatic. Flavorful and
oily in texture. Marked sweetness and vibrant acidity. Rather sweet.
Puligny Montrachet "Cailleret," Premier
Cru: Deep yellow-straw hue. Exotic, opulent ginger, spice, and fresh aromas.
A lush entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with intense, racy
flavors. Already quite complex.
Puligny Montrachet "Folatieres," Premier Cru: Deep golden straw hue. Exotic,
amazingly intense butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit aromas. Great
ripeness allied to a firm, zesty structure. Big, intense, and stylish with great
length and complexity.
Riesling, Comtes
d'Eguisheim: Brilliant yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. High acidity.
Honey, lemon. Ripe aromas. Citrus zest accent on the lively, dry palate. Intense
acids evident on the finish.
Riesling, "Cuvee Antoine": Deep yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. High acidity.
Honey, peach, lemon. Spicy, honeyed aromas. Full-throttled palate. Residual
sweetness, but underlying acidity gives a drier sensation. Long, spiced finish.
Rich, extravagantly textured mouthfeel.
Riesling, L'Exception: Bright
yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Peach, green apple. Rich,
glycerous aromas. Plenty of sweet, tropical, juicy flavors, with fine intensity
and length. Luxurious.
Sauternes: Very
deep golden hue. Full bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Honey,
apricots, vanilla. Aromatic and flavorful, with an extremely rich and luxuriant
mouthfeel. Quite heavily botrytized and very fine, with an extremely lengthy
finish. Intense.
Sauternes: Very deep
yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted.
Honey, citrus, spice. Aromatic and flavorful, with a pure, well-structured
palate feel. Showing great intensity and length. Complex and fine.
Sauternes: Deep, exotic yellow-golden
hue. Intense apricot, honey, and vanilla aromas jump from the glass and show
tremendous complexity. A viscous entry leads to a full-bodied palate with lots
of sweetness and solid balancing acidity. A real mouthful at present, but
already showing amazing complexity.
Tokay Pinot Gris L'Exception: Deep greenish gold. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity.
Highly extracted. Petrol, tropical fruits, spice. Extraordinarily aromatic and
complex. Ripe and full mouthfeel marked by sweetness. Balanced by vibrant acids.
Intense finish.
Vidal Icewine: Rich copper-gold hue. Powerful date, honey, and tropical fruit aromas. A lush attack
leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with marked sweetness and balanced
acidity. Sweet, lengthy, flavorful finish. Plush, well balanced, and
hedonistic.
aromas. Very fruity on the attack, leading a moderately full-bodied palate with
vibrant acids to match the rich, fruity center. Persistent fruit character
through the finish. Very impressively concentrated, with lavish winemaking.
Chevalier-Montrachet "Clos des Chevaliers," Grand Cru: Brilliant pale golden hue. Outrageous oriental spice, tropical
fruit, and mineral aromas jump from the glass. A rich entry leads to a
full-bodied palate with complexity and great intensity of flavor. Extremely
powerful and stylish. A real mouthful.
Gewurztraminer, Rangen de Thann Grand Cru, "Clos Saint-Theobald" Vendanges Tardives: Brilliant yellow-gold.
Full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Petrol, honey, apricots.
Outrageously aromatic, with a distinctive late-harvest accent. Oily, rich, and
seamless in the mouth, with a hint of sweetness offset by zesty acidity.
Perfectly and harmoniously balanced.
Late Harvest Desert Wine: Very deep yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced
acidity. Moderately extracted. Moderately oaked. Vanilla, figs, apricots.
Heavily botrytized, with a wave of toasty oak and ripe tropical flavors. Lush,
rich, velvety mouthfeel and fine acids. Intense.
Le Montrachet, Grand Cru: Brilliant,
highly saturated yellow-gold. Absolutely exotic ginger, tropical fruit, and
spice aromas jump from the glass. Big, viscous, full-bodied palate. Complex
flavors accelerate in the mouth and expand at the finish. Outrageously intense
and lush, but structured to keep. Luscious.
Le Montrachet, Grand Cru: Highly
saturated bright yellow-gold. Forward tropical fruit and oak aromas are opulent
and enticing. Full-bodied palate with solid acidity. Powerful. Viscous texture.
Perfumed and exotic. Big yet exquisitely balanced.
Pinot Gris, Rangen de Thann Grand Cru, "Clos Saint Urbain": Brilliant yellow-gold. Full bodied. High acidity.
Highly extracted. Tropical fruits, spice, minerals. Very aromatic. Flavorful and
oily in texture. Marked sweetness and vibrant acidity. Rather sweet.
Puligny Montrachet "Cailleret," Premier
Cru: Deep yellow-straw hue. Exotic, opulent ginger, spice, and fresh aromas.
A lush entry leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with intense, racy
flavors. Already quite complex.
Puligny Montrachet "Folatieres," Premier Cru: Deep golden straw hue. Exotic,
amazingly intense butterscotch, vanilla, and tropical fruit aromas. Great
ripeness allied to a firm, zesty structure. Big, intense, and stylish with great
length and complexity.
Riesling, Comtes
d'Eguisheim: Brilliant yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. High acidity.
Honey, lemon. Ripe aromas. Citrus zest accent on the lively, dry palate. Intense
acids evident on the finish.
Riesling, "Cuvee Antoine": Deep yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. High acidity.
Honey, peach, lemon. Spicy, honeyed aromas. Full-throttled palate. Residual
sweetness, but underlying acidity gives a drier sensation. Long, spiced finish.
Rich, extravagantly textured mouthfeel.
Riesling, L'Exception: Bright
yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Peach, green apple. Rich,
glycerous aromas. Plenty of sweet, tropical, juicy flavors, with fine intensity
and length. Luxurious.
Sauternes: Very
deep golden hue. Full bodied. Balanced acidity. Highly extracted. Honey,
apricots, vanilla. Aromatic and flavorful, with an extremely rich and luxuriant
mouthfeel. Quite heavily botrytized and very fine, with an extremely lengthy
finish. Intense.
Sauternes: Very deep
yellow-gold. Moderately full-bodied. Balanced acidity. Moderately extracted.
Honey, citrus, spice. Aromatic and flavorful, with a pure, well-structured
palate feel. Showing great intensity and length. Complex and fine.
Sauternes: Deep, exotic yellow-golden
hue. Intense apricot, honey, and vanilla aromas jump from the glass and show
tremendous complexity. A viscous entry leads to a full-bodied palate with lots
of sweetness and solid balancing acidity. A real mouthful at present, but
already showing amazing complexity.
Tokay Pinot Gris L'Exception: Deep greenish gold. Full-bodied. Balanced acidity.
Highly extracted. Petrol, tropical fruits, spice. Extraordinarily aromatic and
complex. Ripe and full mouthfeel marked by sweetness. Balanced by vibrant acids.
Intense finish.
Vidal Icewine: Rich copper-gold hue. Powerful date, honey, and tropical fruit aromas. A lush attack
leads to a moderately full-bodied palate with marked sweetness and balanced
acidity. Sweet, lengthy, flavorful finish. Plush, well balanced, and
hedonistic.
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Champagnes:
Clos du Mesnil: Deep bright golden luster. Honeyed, buttery, opulent
aromas that follow through on a rich, thick palate with strikingly
well-developed flavors that assault the palate. Other-worldly in it's power and
persistence.
Collection Champagne: Deep straw colored with amber highlights. Full bodied. Balanced acidity. Reminiscent
of lychee, roasted nuts, Amontillado Sherry. Big elegant and roasted aromas lead
into a sublimely complex and elegant palate with big rounded nutty flavors. The
mouthfeel is rich and creamy through to an extraordinarily long finish.
aromas that follow through on a rich, thick palate with strikingly
well-developed flavors that assault the palate. Other-worldly in it's power and
persistence.
Collection Champagne: Deep straw colored with amber highlights. Full bodied. Balanced acidity. Reminiscent
of lychee, roasted nuts, Amontillado Sherry. Big elegant and roasted aromas lead
into a sublimely complex and elegant palate with big rounded nutty flavors. The
mouthfeel is rich and creamy through to an extraordinarily long finish.