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David M. Bueker
Riesling Guru
34374
Thu Mar 23, 2006 11:52 am
Connecticut
David M. Bueker wrote:I've had other examples of Docteur Peste, & they showed a similar monolithic tendency. Perhaps it's the limitations of Corton, or at least that particular parcel. Allen Meadows has indicated (in a Grape Radio podcast) that he thinks Corton needs an exceptionally long time to show at its best. Of course he's also said he thinks the fruit and the tannins are not completely aligned in many 1990s.
Hoke
Achieving Wine Immortality
11420
Sat Apr 15, 2006 1:07 am
Portland, OR
Hoke wrote:Guess I should also add that I've rarely been impressed with the HdB offerings. I would surmise that is due more to the initial winemaking than the elevage. Oddly enough, some of the "lesser" wines, particularly the whites, have been better on average than the reds.
Impressive labels, though.
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