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Originally posted by mangiare:
1985 Charles Heidsieck L'Oenotheque Champagne Charlie
2000 Leoville-Poyferre
2004 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino
2009 Gerard Raphet Clos de la Roche Cuvee Unique Vieilles Vignes
2010 Gerard Raphet Charmes Chambertin Cuvee Unique
2010 Chapoutier Le Meal
2009 Fontodi Flaccianello

Nice acquisition! Yummy.

2010 clos st. Jean cdp

Pierre peters nv brut
Bollinger special cuvée nv

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2009 Dunham Cellars Trutina red blend.
NV Laurent-Perrier Brut Champagne - marked down to $23 as it was the LWS's last bottle with the old label.

2007 Egon Mueller Scharzhofberger Riesling Spaetlese

2010 Clos Du Mont Olivet Cuvee Papet.

- '04 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

- '06 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (tasted this last week, and it was incredible.)

- '09 Anderson's Conn Valley Cab Sauv. Estate Reserve (scooped a few of these up at Total Wine in Tempe, AZ for $54. It might have been incorrectly priced.)

- '07 Château Doisy-Védrines

- '07 Chateau Guiraud (Killer stuff and great QPR. I'm really digging these '07 Sauternes.)

2010 Leoville Barton
2010 Chapoutier St Joseph Les Granites Blanc

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Originally posted by Shane T.:

- '09 Anderson's Conn Valley Cab Sauv. Estate Reserve (scooped a few of these up at Total Wine in Tempe, AZ for $54. It might have been incorrectly priced.)

- '07 Château Doisy-Védrines

- '07 Chateau Guiraud (Killer stuff and great QPR. I'm really digging these '07 Sauternes.)

Have you popped any of the 07 Sauternes? I only have Mryat for 07 but a few other vintages of Guiraud. The 2001 and 1990 Guiraud were both stunning last year.

Our group has gone through a lot of '07 Sauternes. While all have been immensely enjoyable, today I would rank them as follows:

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
2007 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
2007 Château de Myrat
2007 Château Doisy-Daëne
2007 Château Guiraud
2007 Château d'Arche
2007 Château Filhot

Ranging from about 91 - 95 Points.

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Originally posted by Wine Canuck:
Our group has gone through a lot of '07 Sauternes. While all have been immensely enjoyable, today I would rank them as follows:

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
2007 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
2007 Château de Myrat
2007 Château Doisy-Daëne
2007 Château Guiraud
2007 Château d'Arche
2007 Château Filhot

Ranging from about 91 - 95 Points.

Thanks - GREAT list! What was it about the Peyraguey's that made them top the list at this point?

I opened a 1975 Filhot before Christmas, and it exceeded expectations - not a Chateau that gets a lot of attention but very, very tasty.

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Originally posted by mpls wine guy:
2010 Clos Du Mont Olivet Cuvee Papet.

Nice pick up!

1998 Charles Ellner Brut Prestige Champagne(probably the first Champagne I ever bought to put into the cellar)
2010 Chateau Senechaux CDP
1975 Moulin Touchais Coteaux-du-Layon
2010 Duemani Cifra IGT

My top 5 of those was CHP, LP, DD, Myrat, Guiraud.

The CHP and LP are top of the heap due to sheer complexity and better acid profile. The CHP is a little lighter nature, and has the highest perceived acid on the list, a combination which gives a real sense of freshness on the nose and palate. I found the LP to be much darker, leaning towards a dried fruit, caramel and burnt sugar profile. Both are lovely, but somewhat contrasting styles.

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Originally posted by VinCentric:

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Originally posted by Shane T.:

- '09 Anderson's Conn Valley Cab Sauv. Estate Reserve (scooped a few of these up at Total Wine in Tempe, AZ for $54. It might have been incorrectly priced.)

- '07 Château Doisy-Védrines

- '07 Chateau Guiraud (Killer stuff and great QPR. I'm really digging these '07 Sauternes.)

Have you popped any of the 07 Sauternes? I only have Mryat for 07 but a few other vintages of Guiraud. The 2001 and 1990 Guiraud were both stunning last year.

I have opened a few, including the Guiraud, Doisy-Védrines, Suduiraut, & Rieussec. They were all nice and surprisingly accessible, but the Guiraud was the standout for me. At $24.99 for a split, it's easily one of the best QPR whites on the market, IMO.

3 x 2011 Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc de l'Oree
3 x 2011 Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc le Meal

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Originally posted by Mimik:
2010 Duemani Cifra IGT

POINT WHORE!!

2 x 2004 Chapoutier Ermitage de l'Oree Blanc

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Originally posted by AML:
My top 5 of those was CHP, LP, DD, Myrat, Guiraud.

The CHP and LP are top of the heap due to sheer complexity and better acid profile. The CHP is a little lighter nature, and has the highest perceived acid on the list, a combination which gives a real sense of freshness on the nose and palate. I found the LP to be much darker, leaning towards a dried fruit, caramel and burnt sugar profile. Both are lovely, but somewhat contrasting styles.

Thanks for the comments AML and Wine Canuck. AMLs comment is consistent with what I experienced tasting the Sauternes (except LP and CLP) at the 07 UGC. That is they fell into two categories: first were ones with big botrytis spice, clove (e.g. Doisy Daene, Coutet, Guiraud, de Fargues) and second - tropical fruit prominent, stone fruit, honey.. (e.g. Bastor Lamontagne, Tour Blanche)

It turns out I have some 2007 Coutet and Doisey Daene as well as the Mryat, but your comments lead me to think I might add some Guiraud and CHP.

2011 Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc de l'Oree (thanks CSM)
2010 Dom. Galevan CdP

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Originally posted by VinCentric:

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Originally posted by Wine Canuck:
Our group has gone through a lot of '07 Sauternes. While all have been immensely enjoyable, today I would rank them as follows:

2007 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey
2007 Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey
2007 Château de Myrat
2007 Château Doisy-Daëne
2007 Château Guiraud
2007 Château d'Arche
2007 Château Filhot

Ranging from about 91 - 95 Points.

Thanks - GREAT list! What was it about the Peyraguey's that made them top the list at this point?

I opened a 1975 Filhot before Christmas, and it exceeded expectations - not a Chateau that gets a lot of attention but very, very tasty.

EDIT: Didn't see the replies above before I responded but comments are consistent.

For me the Lafaurie-Peyraguey is superior for more complexity via creme brulee, vanilla, honey, and botrytis. Whereas some have preferred the Clos Haut-Peyraguey which was more about the upfront tropical fruit (mango, pineapple). The remainder were all very enjoyable but didn't bring the complexity and expressiveness of the top two.

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by Mimik:
2010 Duemani Cifra IGT

POINT WHORE!!

Whose points? Had never heard of this wine so did a Google search and couldn't find any reviews.

3 x 2009 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (750ml)
1 x 2009 Domaine du Pégaü Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (1.5L)

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Originally posted by steve8:

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Originally posted by Mimik:
2010 Duemani Cifra IGT

POINT WHORE!!

So, is it worth the points, Steve8?