Some wines in Paris

[Scott]

A few mates slipped over the channel to have a nice lunch and some good booze. thought you might be interested in some very basic notes. Can't be arsed going into more detail at this stage

1990 R&V Dauvissat Le Clos Chablis: absolutely superb, amazing length. Sommelier tried to stop us ordering it - "not ready". Long life yes. not ready, no.

1990 Coche Dury Meursault: bit dull really. classic popcorn nose, Some nice richness, but not very complex, slightly uneventful.

1979 Trimbach Clos St Hune: A bit tired, but very pleasant. Slight hiccup towards the back, where the finish gets a little coarse and astringent. for an extra 30 euro - should have gone the 1983!

1985 Lafon Volnay - Santenots de Milieu: Attractive, and well balanced. Very tight and hard, could be more generous. A little singular, but started to open up well. Showed poorly in comparison to:

1978 Rousseau Gevrey Clos St Jacques: Beautiful bottle of wine. great aromatic complexity, soft and generous around a finely attenuated but resolved tannic structure. superb balance.

1985 Fesles Bonnezeaux - bit tired and clumsy. poor.

1988 Baumard Quarts du Charme - sommelier recommendation. lovely green gold fruit, balanced, fresh, cleansing acidity and nice weight. some botrytis. interesting and satisfying drink.

1991 Rousseau Chambertin: Considered to be best Chambertin from Rousseau since 1978. Massive wine, sweet fruit, very young, depth and complex long finish. very fine wine. great class, will live 50 years. As good as Burgundy can get. Really opened out towards the end of the meal.

1990 Rayas "pignan" - very sweet, overripe raspberries and liqueur cherries. bit hot on finish and tad simple.

tried to convince the others that we needed the 1978 Rousseau Chambertin as well, but the puratanical pussies wouldn't go for it

[Carema]

tried to convince the others that we needed the 1978 Rousseau Chambertin as well, but the puratanical pussies wouldn't go for it

you were dining avec les chats? How many kitties were there? Did they wear little travel scarves and berrets? Was there a tabbie present or all Cornish rexes. Please expound upon the pussies!

[circeplum]

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restaurant???

[Scott]

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restaurant???

I was going to keep that a secret, but Circe seeing as it's you

Latour D'argent.