TN: '73 Clos Ste. Hune, '00 Drouhin Chambolle, etc

I have had several bottles of Clos Ste. Hune Riesling 1973 and a few remain. All bottles have been outstanding, and it is about as good as a dry Alsace Riesling gets. And this is not an isolated case. The 1971 and 1976 still are drinking well. Even the 1974 was much better than one might expect, but it should have been consumed many years ago. But, for my taste, Trimbach can even top Ste. Hune now and then. For example, their Cuvee Frederic Emile Selection de Grains Nobles 1989 Riesling is several steps up for me. However this is an entirely different style of wine more suited for the end of the meal, and comparing it with the bone dry usual Ste. Hune is really not very fair.

I can't afford CSH, but have loved each one I've tried, young or old. I've never had a CFE SGN, though a Vendange Tardive ('90? '89?) was excellent. Thanks

What, is there no A+ in your grading scale? Hardass!! :P

Given how the '88 is drinking right now, it'll be worth the wait (BTW, I've still got 5 bottles of the '88 sitting around -- coming to Chitown anytime in the near future?)

I sympathize, Dale. Having internalized the notion that bringing up price in a fine dining establishment is a tad gauche, I usually refrain from inquiring about the price of specials and just cross my fingers. Of course, I also try to frequent establishments that don't try to gouge their patrons.

Yes, I'd say that it's the disappointment of failing to please your friends that lies at the root of it all. Of course, there's also the disappointment of failing to please yourself, too. ;-)

Mark Lipton