鸿运乳猪全体 Roasted Whole Suckling Pig
1984 E.Guigal Cote Rotie La Mouline, Northern Rhone, France
At last, a 1984. This has signs of leakage on the cork, but my worry was gone immediately when I pulled out the cork. Cork remained in good condition. Finely focus complex and highly aromatic bouquet of roasted herbs, animal, dried fig, blackberry with lots of spices. Finely texture. Good weight and depth in the mid palate, which remain fresh. The balance between the sweetness and acidity is impeccable. Silky smooth mouthfeel, not the powerful type, but with soft long elegantly persistent finish. I especially like the orangey flavor. A complete wine in a total harmony with lots of finesse. This is at its peak and I really enjoyed it. My RWOTN. In such a disaster year with such quality, I wonder how does the great vintage of Lalas tastes like. Kudos to Guigal!
Pan Fried Angus Beef / Charcoal Grilled Lamb Chop
1984 Dominus, Napa Valley, California
Another birth year wine! 2nd vintage of Dominus. Leaking sign when I opened the foil, and the corked was broken when I first pulled it. Please, don’t tell me this is off btl or corked! Luckily, I managed to remove the other half cork from the btl and poured into the decanter. The bouquet of crème de cassis immediately rose from the decanter, yes, this is still alive! Good deep focused nose with liveliness, the palate is lush, fresh, medium body, with good depth and complexity as well as purity of fruits. Very right bank. Still surprisingly young and no problem to age further more. Slight alcohol showed at the very end but disappeared after sitting in the glass for 30mins or more. Great work Mouiex!
6th Flight :: The Rhone! The 1995 M.Chapoutier Barbe Rac was excellent. The 1998 Pegau Reserve wasn't so friendly.
豉椒炒猪件 Stir-fried Meat w/ Black Bean & Pepper Sauce 
1998 Domaine Pegau Cuvee Reserve CDP, Southern Rhone, France
Stinky, funky banyardy nose with roasted meat and herbs, underlying blackberry acid in the core complex with dried fig paste and hint of American bubble gum. Palate is young and didn't show much yet. Very sweet and juicy long finish. Need times. Er.... this is not old enough to fit the theme! haha...
1995 M.Chapoutier Barbe Rac CDP, Southern Rhone, France
WOW! This is brilliant! Very CDP. While this hasn't hit its peak yet, it already presented itself very well with its complex, opulent, fine texture and liveliness. Still some tannins to shed and long long finish with good purity and vibrancy. This is far more elegant and finesse in style compared to the 2001 I popped last year which is more firmly structured and musculine. No problem to age for another 5yrs or even more!
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