Had a blast of time..with five 5-star wines.
In order of tasting:
La Croix de Gay 2000
This was very tough, TK opened it ~3pm, and it was evidently horrible. I tasted it ~7pm after 4 hours of decanting, it reminded of the Certan de May that I tried earlier...sourish-bitter, awful palette, muted nose. It gradually got better thru 8pm and by 10pm, it was pretty drinkable.
Corton 1995
High in tannins, after 2-3 decanting, it became more drinkable. After 4-5hours, very minty nose emerges, great stuff!
Charmes Chambertin 2000
Opened for 6hours, great smooth Burgundy red!! Not very 'fig-like' in nose, balanced drink.
Smith Huat Lafite 1994
Great wine from a great house, came out of the gates racing with huge nose of burnt rubber, dark fruits, and with some decanting, evolves to a well-balanced palette with excellent finish. 5-star wine!
Chateau Filhot 2001
My first ever Sauternes! Much anticipation, the 2001 of a great vintage. Served very chilled (~11C?), big nose of...latex gloves with a lather of honey(images of my latex-gloved orthodontist plunging into my mouth comes to mind..). Very sweet on the palette, not as fruity as gurzetraminers or canadian ice wines. Still learning to appreciate!! One day I shall drink Y'quem!!
