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Default 2005 Silex 2002 Poilly Fume Jacques Prieur Clos Vougeot

On Jul 11, 9:06�am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> Opened last night with freinds with light summer dinner.
> 2005 Dagueneau Silex Poilly Fume-The wine was really tight after
> opening but it opened up after about 30 minutes in the glass. �Lemony
> mineral nose with a slightly floral note. �The wine was steely on the
> palate with a firm acidity and minerality which softened in time to
> show rich lemon curd, white peaches and a slightly salty finish. "B+"
>
> 2002 Jacques Prieur Clos de Vougeot-Dark red in the glass. �Nose of
> very ripe fresh blackberries and cola. �The wine was rich and sleek on
> the palate with a medium weight. �The flavors were intense black fruit
> almost cassis with a fair amount of pumkin pie spice. �The fruit was
> incredibly fresh tasting and the finish was long and smooth. �I would
> say it's still quite young and will only improve with age. �Certainly
> the best 2002 I've had so far. "A+"
>
> We finished with a bottle of 1985 Graham's VP. �I would put it in it's
> early middle-age phase. �Still a ton of fruit. �Blackberry, currants
> and plenty of grapey goodness. �It was smooth and sweet and just light
> enough to keep you coming back for more. �The wine will easily keep
> for another 10-15 years while slowly evolving. �"B+A-"


Thanks for notes, Was the CdV opened/decanted? The few (lesser) 2002s
I've opened have been really tight at first. Nice lineup.