'96 Dal Forno Monte Lodoletta, '04 Marcoux Vieilles Vignes, '07 Secret de Sabon

Dinner with Cru group ... here are a few of the wines that were enjoyed:

'96 Dal Forno Valpolicella Superiore Vigneto Monte Lodoletta. .. a big plummy version of this beauty... perhaps a bit past its prime, but once it opened up - oh man, the aromatics are wonderful  :)  Hints of mocha and spice.... love Veneto wines.

'04 Domaine de Marcoux Chateauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes. ... nice showing for this bottle.  Recent notes at: http://lestastevinsdulac.blogspot.com/2015/10/2004-domaine-de-marcoux-cdp-vieilles.html?m=0 
What could surpass a Marcoux VV ?  The reponse is....

'07 Domaine Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape le Secret de Sabon (from magnum) ... a special treat since I have not had this wine before.  Very nice showing,  perhaps on the early side of its drinking window.  Beautifully balanced... no over-the-top characteristics that can be sometimes found in '07 CdP's.  This is mostly old vine Grenache.  Vibrant expression of fruit with purity of essence (to quote General Ripper from Dr. Strangelove) ... seriously,  a one of a kind beauty ...