Those Poor Forgotten Wines...

Not really, but it makes for an interesting title. Last night the star was the 1998 Chateau Figeac, St.-Emilion, Grand Cru Classe "B"... despite being way too young, the classic Figeac aromas were already present, albeit hidden under a mound of chocolate, black fruits, and truffles. Once you get past all of that, you get to the cedar, tobacco, and sweet cherry fruit that is just starting to show. These 1998 right banks are tremendous... From Sunday night... just a few drinking wines. The 2002 Vincent Girardin Puligny-Montachet Les Ensigners was melony-minerals in a glass. Tight and steely, not terribly elegant. Great poker wine though... also the 2000 Willakenzie (sp) Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon was much, much better than I thought it would be. Earthy and stinky, with a wonderful combined black and red fruits. Nice finish... a very admirable effort. Would glady drink another bottle.