Thursday, October 16, 2008

Maisons Marques and domaines with Thierry Plumettaz

interesting portfolio
Scharfenberger Brut creamy mousse, green apple finish, long name, nice price from green valley

Roederer Estate L hermitage 2000 made in the same method as Cristal but with American grapes medium
body and good texture. maybe a little overpriced for what they are going for.

Schlumberger "Les Princes Abbes" 2005 having had this over the years it was interesting that this had a little sweetness to it.. almost like gooseberry. not to be confused with a sauv blanc but more than i expected

Carpe Diem Chardonnay( Sieze the day..dead poets society) an off nose of green vegetables and B.O. , not oaky and strange

Marques Murrietta Rioja Riserva 2004 beautiful oak nose, mostly tempranillo with a cedar, earth and spice finish.

Pio Cesare Barbera D'Alba 2006 blueberry nose, nice mouthfeel.. very enjoyable wine for the money

Carpe Diem ( sieze the...you know) Cabernet 2006 made at Dominus, sweet nose with a touch of youth tight in the palate. it could use some air or age

Ramos Pinto Quinta do Bom Retiro 20 year tawny from a single estate known as good retirement. honey, nuts and caramel, sounds like a breakfast cereal. almonds and toffee....amazing mouthfeel...it keeps going and going

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