Used the Durand to remove cork witch was mostly intact. Wine of dried prune and raisin. Leather and graphite dominated. No fading at the rim which was surprising to me as the fill was low shoulder. 89 at this point. An enjoyable wine given its age. Opened for Doug another '49 vintage.
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1949 Château Gruaud Larose
7/11/2020 - gasman wrote: 89 Points
Used the Durand to remove cork witch was mostly intact. Wine of dried prune and raisin. Leather and graphite dominated. No fading at the rim which was surprising to me as the fill was low shoulder. 89 at this point. An enjoyable wine given its age. Opened for Doug another '49 vintage.
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2002 Château Lynch-Bages
12/25/2019 - gasman wrote:
Sold to JJ Buckely
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1996 Henri Giraud Champagne Grand Cru Aÿ Fût De Chêne Brut
11/9/2019 - gasman wrote: 96 Points
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