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[Florida Jim]

2002 Clos de la Roilette (Coudert), Fleurie:

Excellent structure and ripe fruit in a powerful, precise package; none of the cooked character of the Cuvee Tardive. Delcious with baked chicken.

1999 Siduri, Pinot Noir Christian David:

Mature and perhaps slightly past; mushroom and underbrush scents evident in the nose; resolved palate with some complexity but fading fruit; medium finish. Drink soon. Good with aged gouda.

2004 Protocolo, Rose:

Crisp, clean, vinous and fun; with turkey roll-ups, excellent.

2004 Pepiere, Muscadet:

Recently described as ‘running through the sprinklers on a hot day while sitting on the couch;’ I see no reason to quibble with that description. Lovely juice.

1995 Dom. Perrot-Minot, Gevrey-Chambertin:

Translucent (always a good sign); smells quite complex with Gevrey earth, fresh mushroom, slightly roasted raspberry and a light mineral note; absent food, medium bodied, bright, slightly attenuated fruit, good complexity and integration, partially resolved structure; clipped finish. Of its place but slightly out of balance toward acidity.

With food, the palate rounds out, takes on flesh and the finish lengthens. Still a touch acidic on the finish. This needs more time in the cellar.

2002 Dom. Louis Jadot, Moulin-a-Vent Chateau des Jacques:

If you never had a Beaujolais that impressed you, try this one. Expansive fruit and spice aromas; a deep, rich palate that is concentrated, ripe, focused and perfectly balanced; a long, meaty finish. There is structure here but it is all but hidden and this wine is clearly in its infancy – still delicious from the first sip.

Best, Jim