Most of Dale's Margaux notes snipped.

>1970 Rauzan Ségla (2nd growth)
>Light cigarbox nose, red fruit seems a bit past its prime. Somewhat acidic.
>Probably better 5-10 years ago, but an aging lady fading gracefully. B

I tried a bottle of 70 Lascombes this summer in Minneapolis. I was surprised he
still had the bottle I gave him years ago.

Very light and elegant, with nose of light smoke. My only regret is that we did
not serve with a roast chicken.

What a surprise, from another Margaux second growth with a spotty reputation.

Tom Schellberg

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>What a surprise, from another Margaux second growth with a spotty reputation.

Tom,

Pleasant surprise seems to be the order of the day for 1970 Bdx. Even wines
from estates with as you say spotty reps seem to be holding on, a bit over the
hill but fading gracefully. In past year or so, besides the Rauzan-Segla, I've
had the '70 L'Angelus (from a 375!) and Gloria, both held interest (the Gloria
doesn't really have a spotty rep, but a good 33 yr old Cru Bourgeois is always
a little surprising).

I've heard good things about Lascombes over lst few years, think there rep is
being restored.
Dale

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>Pleasant surprise seems to be the order of the day for 1970 Bdx. Even wines
>from estates with as you say spotty reps seem to be holding on, a bit over
>the
>hill but fading gracefully. In past year or so, besides the Rauzan-Segla,
>I've
>had the '70 L'Angelus (from a 375!) and Gloria, both held interest (the
>Gloria
>doesn't really have a spotty rep, but a good 33 yr old Cru Bourgeois is
>always
>a little surprising).
>
>I've heard good things about Lascombes over lst few years, think there rep is
>being restored.
>Dale
>
>Dale Williams
>Drop "damnspam" to reply
>

I actually had 1970 Gloria from a 375 this year and it definitely held
interest. I don't have much experience with mature or over-mature wines, but I
thoroughly enjoyed it and wish I could have it again!

jason