Yummmmmmmm

Here we go...Wednesday night was awesome... amazing company, great food, and of course, a bottle of 1988 Krug. This wine is so oxidative - so rich. It's simply an incredible bottle of Champagne and goes down as one of my favorites I've ever drunk. Maybe not quite as good as the 1990 in the long run, but it's drinking better today. The finish is so long and rich with fruit-sweetness. The 1997 Chateau Lafite Rothschild is what you would expect from an off-vintage. A classic Lafite nose, but not terribly powerful. Green tannins on the back.

Last night as the 2001 Joseph Phelps Insignia which is outshining the 2002 at the moment, though that will change as the 2002 comes together. Similar wines, but the 2001 is a touch lighter and less penetrating. Black fruits and tons of oak with loads of anise and mocha.... 1990 Chateau Gruaud-Larose is a stunning wine. Full of cedar and cigar box with truffles. Awesome. Such a long finish with black plums, figs and blackcurrants. Hints of cassis as well. Wonderul, baby of a wine.