Met a couple of wine friends for dinner last night. Menu included
crispy sweetbreads, rack of lamb and Dover sole. Wines were from our
cellar except the starter Champagne.

1999 Dom Perignon-Typical Dom with nice fruity style. Refreshing and
crisp with apples, pears and a hint of mineral on the finish. It was
featured at the restaurant and offered at a great price. "B+"

2002 Olivier Leflaive Le Montrachet-Started out great with powerful
lemon pie aromas and a nice earthy undertone but faded in the glass
within five minutes to an oxidized mess. Pity.

2004 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet-Lean and racy at first with
zippy lemon-lime acidity but rounded out with time into a smooth, rich
polished Chardonnay with great citrus tones and chalky flavors. "A-"

1983 Ch. Margaux-Ruby red in the glass with very little brickish
color. Explosive aroma of black cherries and wildflowers. Stunning
on the palate. Cassis, sweet cherry, cedar and tobacco. The wotn. "A
+"

1982 Ch. Mouton-Dark inky color. Tight nose of earthy mushrooms and
cassis. Very powerful on the palate. Still a bit tannic with
blackberry, black currant and coffee flavors. Still years from
maturity. "A-"

1971 Ch. D'Yquem-Color of dark caramel. Botrytis aromas on the nose.
Tasty on the palate with burnt sugar and orange zest.