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Default TN: 2 Macons, Loire Rose, Graves, Rheingau

A few nights of my cooking (Betsy had rehearsal/performances for a
ballet workshop accompaniment) :

With grilled halibut in a citrus marinade with squash and salad, the
2007 Manciat "Franclieu" Macon-Charnay. No apparent oak, ripe pears
and a little peach, a little more fruit forward/ripe than I remembered
from some previous vintages. Nice classy Chardonnay, some mineral
notes under the ripeness. B/B+

With butterflied chicken grilled with cracked spices (cumin,
coriander, fennel), sausage, and eggplant, the 2009 G. Boulay Sancerre
Rose. Reserved, approaching austerity at first, opens with air (and
is even better on day 2). Starts off mineral/crunchy, but as it
breathes some nice cherry meets strawberry red fruit takes off. Good
acidity, weighty for rose, this could use a little time, but I really
enjoy (especially on day 2, where some watermelon and herb notes come
out). Will get more. B+

With hot dogs and kimchee, along with assorted leftovers, the 1989 Ch.
Olivier (Pessac-Leognan). I've had this several times over the last 15
years, never that impressed, but quite enjoyed a bottle that Ramon
brought to a "freestyle" offline couple of years ago, so took a chance
on a cheap bottle recently. Bottle seems in good shape, but wine is
what I remembered from past bottles- low acid, fat cassis fruit, a bit
short on finish. Not much in the way of development, a fairly boring
wine beginning to show its age. The takeaway- only drink Olivier with
Ramon! B-/C+

Did I want to drink dull Graves all night? No, so switched to the
dependable and lovely 2007 Texier Macon-Bussieres VV. Flowers, lemon,
a little nectarine. Nice midweight, full fruit balanced by solid
acids, long stony finish. Lovely. B+

Over the week there was also a bottle of 2007 Leitz Rudesheimer
Klosterlay Kabinett left over from our Memorial Day party. Ever
dependable, pit fruits and lime, gets limier over several days and
holds well, with no oxidation. Very good for price. B./B+

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.*

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