On Jul 11, 10:00Â*am, DaleW > wrote:
> On Jul 11, 9:06�am, "Bi!!" > wrote:
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> > 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+"
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> > 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+"
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> > 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-"
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> Thanks for notes, Was the CdV opened/decanted? The few (lesser) 2002s
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Typically I open the bottles about an hour before I'm going to serve
them and leave them in the cellar until I need need them...it keeps
them nice and cool. This bottle was opened about 30 minutes before
pouring.