I have a group of friends much like Dale's SOBER group who get together a few times a year to share wine. We do a lot of charity work and all have cellars deep with fun stuff. I took no formal notes but jotted down a few impressions as this get together is more social than anything but WOW.
Selosse Initial Champagne-Beery and yeasty evolving into apples and pears then citrus. B+
2011 Nostre Pais Costieres De Nimes Blanc-Grenache Blanc. Floral and bright with orange peel notes. C+2005 Chave Hermitage Blanc-Huge, oily, honey and lemon. Massive structure and lingering palate. A-
2006 Chapoutier le Meal Blanc-Slightly lighter than the Chave. Slight carbonation. Peaches and limes. B+1982 Maison Leroy Savigny les Beaune-Brickish, sour cherry and mushrooms. Tired and old. C
2011 Vegas Sicilia Unico Riserva Especial-Tasty, light, black cherry and firm tannins. B1975 Ch. Latour-Dark red with slight brick. Nose of cedar and earth. Cassis and leather on the palate. B+
1982 Ch Margaux-Incredible nose of cassis and violets. Smooth and rich red and black fruits. A1990 Ch Mouton-Sligtly brickish. Tight nose. Huge. Lead pencil and cassis. A
1985 Heitz Martha's-Very brickish. Eucalyptus and leather on nose. Red cherries and berries with earth. B+2007 Colgin IX Napa Red. Luden's cough drops. Syrupy and oaky. not a fav of mine. C
2009 Mark Herold Ardore Cab-Dark purple. Peppery and mouthcoating. Too much oak. C1997 Villa Banfi Brunello-Nose of cedar and cherries. Old style Brunello. B
1999 Masseto-Coffee, truffles and blackberries. Delicious A1994 Guigal LaLandonne Syrah-Smooth and sleek. Red fruits and black pepper. WOTN A
2004 Roger Sabon Le Secret-Boysenberry syrup. B-