On May 28, 12:58*pm, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> I met with a few friends to open a few bottles of 1982 Bordeaux that
> one member of the group wanted to open and share. *Lucky me.
>
> 1982 Chateau Margaux-The lightest in color of the group slightly
> brickish. *Elegant nose of cassis and cedar with a typical floral
> violet aroma. *Powerful yet light on the palate with plenty of cedar,
> tobacco and red berry.
>
> 1982 Chateau Haut Brion-Medium bodied, brickish at the rim. *Very
> aromatic with lots of stony mineral on the nose. *Black currant and
> leather with a fair amount of cigarbox.
>
> 1982 Chateau La Tour Haut Brion-Inky purple. *A huge nose of sweet
> cassis. *Brutally tannic still needs time. *Lots of black fruits and
> black dirt. My first encounter with this bottle.
>
> 1982 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande-WOTN. *WOW.
> Incredible richness in the nose. *Prototypical Pauillac with a ton of
> cassis and lead pencil on the very rich full nose. *Lots of dense
> black fruits, anise, espresso, cedar and graphite.
>
> These wines were served with grilled lamp "pops" and Allen Brothers
> New York Strips grilled to perfection. *Thank God for Lipitor.

wow, great lineup.