Good stuff

The 1997 Laurent-Perrier "Cuvee Alexandra" Brut Rose was toasty and yeasty and was suprisingly advanced for a young Champagne... nice, long finish. The 2001 Morey Meursault (it was premier cru, but I can't remember vineyard) was stunning... lots of new oak with fat minerals and a long, long stony finish. Great stuff.. the 2005 Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau" Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is awesome. Perhaps one of the great white CDPs I've had (though the Beaucastel VV Roussanne is by far the best)... baked stony apples. Apples, apples, apples. The 1955 Chateau Lafite Rothschild was bad (really, really bad). The 2001 Archery Summit Arcus Estate Pinot Noir was amazing. Really beautiful wine (my wine of the night) with loads of black and red fruits, a hint of earth, and incredible nose... very complex and silky with just a hint of power. Nice... The 1997 Andrew Will Merlot was really good... shows some great cedar and black fruit notes with cocoa and spice. The 1998 Chateau de Sales (Pomerol) showed the beauty of the vintage. Very earthy (dried leaves and mushrooms), with plenty of fruit. A really great bottle.

Yesterday was the 2003 Dagueneau "Pur Sang" Pouilly-Fume. Rich and creamy (creamy grapefruit as one of my collegues noted). Perfect for seafood. Really glad I had this...