LeDomduVin: Classic Trio - Selosse / Leflaive / Haut-Brion

Classic Trio

In the world of wine, there are unmistakable names, flagships of their appellations, such as Selosse, Leflaive, and Haut-Brion.

I like to select, open, and taste these wines periodically. This allows me to see their evolution and their aging potential.

I have opened these wines several times over the last three years, and I have to admit that I never get tired of them. They always give me so much pleasure every time.

Jacques Selosse V.O "Version Originale" Blanc-de-Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Extra Brut NV

It still delivers charm, character, intensity, complexity, and concentration with finesse, elegance, and beautiful minerality. Loved it.

Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru "Les Pucelles" 2017

This wine is sentimental to me. Leflaive “Les Pucelles” was the first Puligny-Montrachet that I ever tasted. In 1997, I was working as a young Sommelier in a private club in London (Monte's on Sloan Street), and a customer ordered this bottle. It was a 1992 or 1993 vintage; I don't know anymore. It was a revelation, and I have loved this wine ever since. This 2017 combined elegance, freshness, zestiness, and minerality. Some may say it is a bit tight and lean, but it is just a question of taste. I liked it.

Chateau Haut-Brion Premier Grand Cru Classe Graves 2016

I know, I repeat myself, but Haut-Brion is my favorite Bordeaux wine. Over the last three years, I have opened many bottles because I love this wine so much. It has remained quite consistent and has not really evolved. It has opened up a little and seems more approachable now. That said, it is still a very young wine, which will satisfy those who have the patience to let it flourish in the cellar for a few more years. Once again, it was really superb.

There are those who make good wine and those who make great wine. These three wines undoubtedly belong to the latter category.

Cheers! Santé!

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Petrus! What else?

Petrus! What else? 

1982, 1989 & 1990

I posted so many pictures and posts on my social media and blog that some of you might think I have a cult fascination for Petrus. An obsession even. And you're probably right! 

Yet, who wouldn't? 

Isn't it fascinating that a wine could command such a high price? 

Isn't it fascinating that being so sought-after and coveted, it is one of the world's top 10 most counterfeited wines? 

Isn't it fascinating that it is so secretive and inconsistent regarding the details of the labels, even on bottles from the same vintage, that you (and even the most experienced of us) may never really know if the bottle you have in your hand is real or fake? 

My fascination for Petrus results from all of the above and beyond. 

I'm entirely fascinated by Petrus as it is so expensive. I always feel humble and privileged in its presence. 

Although I have never been able to afford such wine, it has always been a treat to be able to buy, open, taste and serve as many bottles as I did in my 32 years career as a Sommelier/Wine Buyer working for renowned restaurants, boutique wine retailers and large corporate companies. 

Fascinated also as, for 9 years in my previous job, I was a Wine Quality Control Director in charge of inspecting all the bottles we bought, especially those from Auction Houses and private cellars, and inspected so many bottles of Petrus.   

Fascinated as this wine is unconventional, famous yet mysterious, traditional yet modern. 

Secluded, discreet, old school, restricted, noble and anchored in the history of its terroir as one of the earliest vineyards established in Pomerol in the mid-18th century. 

And yet, at the same time, classic, sophisticated, contemporary, world-renowned, adulated, revered, and praised by the whole wine industry, collectors, connoisseurs, amateurs and beyond. 

Isn't it fascinating? 

Cheers! Santé! 

Dom

Photo taken in the cellar of one of our restaurants while inspecting some label and bottle details for a post on my blog. 

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