Cru tasting, February 2024

 

2001 Chauteu Rieussec Sauternes 

2004 Muga Prado Enea Gran Reserva

2007 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes

2010 Quintarelli Cá del Merlo 

2011 Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet 

2013 Cayeuse God Only Knows Grenache

2015 Mas de Boislauzon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Tintot 

2016 Clos Mogador  

2016 Vina Diezmo RV Reserva 

2019 Double Diamond Schrader Cabernet 

2020 Sine Qua Non Grenache Distenta II 

2013 Cordero di Montezemolo Monfalletto

One of the most robust versions of this wine I've had, with big time structure and a fair amount of very fine sediment on the tail end of the bottle. With the current state of the delicious tannins, it would be ideal to hold another 7 to 10 years. The fruit should definitely hold in there and contribute gracefully in development. There is a LOT of depth and complexity to this vintage. Impressive. 👍🍷

Paired scrumptiously with prime chateaubriand...