On Dec 15, 12:53*pm, "Bi!!" > wrote:
> 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.

83 Margaux, 82 Mouton, and sweetbreads in one night (the rest of wines
are pretty serious, too!)? I am VERY jealous.