05 La Tour Blanche, 17 Langoa Barton, 00 Beychevelle
Posted: Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:58 pm
Hi,
Dinner at my house last night.
Apéritif: Grand Cru blanc de blancs “Les Aventures“ from A.R. Lenoble. Blend of 2002 and 2006. Bottled in 2017. Rope capsule! A little oxidation there, but not very bothersome. Clearly an older Champagne that to me was past its best. Nevertheless enjoyable.
2005 Ch. La Tour Blanche: Lovely amber-golden color, complex bouquet, and not overly sweet. As good now as it ever will be. A treat with foie gras.
2017 Ch. Langoa Barton: This was the big surprise of the evening. What an elegant, delicious wine! Well made, just the right amount of oak, with freshness and considerable elegance. This is the best 2017 I’ve had. Served blind, guests were thinking Margaux. In light of the poise and lighter body, I can see why. A great experience. Went well with rare grilled duck breast.
2000 Ch. Beychevelle: Nose of incense and graphite, along with other nuances. Definitely showing its age. Classic palate in every way. Ethereal blackcurren and forest floor nuances as well as a great deal of class. At age 23, this wine is in its prime. Oh, it’ll hold in its own way, but I like it just the way it is now .
Alex R.
Dinner at my house last night.
Apéritif: Grand Cru blanc de blancs “Les Aventures“ from A.R. Lenoble. Blend of 2002 and 2006. Bottled in 2017. Rope capsule! A little oxidation there, but not very bothersome. Clearly an older Champagne that to me was past its best. Nevertheless enjoyable.
2005 Ch. La Tour Blanche: Lovely amber-golden color, complex bouquet, and not overly sweet. As good now as it ever will be. A treat with foie gras.
2017 Ch. Langoa Barton: This was the big surprise of the evening. What an elegant, delicious wine! Well made, just the right amount of oak, with freshness and considerable elegance. This is the best 2017 I’ve had. Served blind, guests were thinking Margaux. In light of the poise and lighter body, I can see why. A great experience. Went well with rare grilled duck breast.
2000 Ch. Beychevelle: Nose of incense and graphite, along with other nuances. Definitely showing its age. Classic palate in every way. Ethereal blackcurren and forest floor nuances as well as a great deal of class. At age 23, this wine is in its prime. Oh, it’ll hold in its own way, but I like it just the way it is now .
Alex R.