Godfather
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Not that anyone needs an excuse, but as the saying goes, it is that time of year when libations flow freely, and wine is given as gifts, and hopefully consumed or cellared for future consumption, with immediate consumption being the norm in the high 90 percentile of the case. So, what wine have you drank lately that was awesome? Was it worth the princely tab? Would you buy it again? Any worthy tasting notes? What did you pair it with?
For me: 2003 Ch. Lascombes, from Margaux. I bought it as a future in 2004, a whopping $27, so very worth the tab, and it was exceptional so I would probably stroke the check at the current $80+ price tag. Tasting notes: time solves the tannin issue, so smooth, silky, with heavy tones of cherry, black fruit, berries, and acids balanced with some underlying flint and earth. Paired very well with a piece of Axis deer upper leg I roasted with a soy and rosemary marinade. 2003 was generally a great year in Bordeaux, hot, so more fruit forward. The pundits thought this would be dead by 2020, not even close, it will drink well for another 3-5 years.
For me: 2003 Ch. Lascombes, from Margaux. I bought it as a future in 2004, a whopping $27, so very worth the tab, and it was exceptional so I would probably stroke the check at the current $80+ price tag. Tasting notes: time solves the tannin issue, so smooth, silky, with heavy tones of cherry, black fruit, berries, and acids balanced with some underlying flint and earth. Paired very well with a piece of Axis deer upper leg I roasted with a soy and rosemary marinade. 2003 was generally a great year in Bordeaux, hot, so more fruit forward. The pundits thought this would be dead by 2020, not even close, it will drink well for another 3-5 years.
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