Commanderie de Bordeaux dinner November 1st

2007 Château Olivier blanc:

Pale lemon yellow. Grapefruit, lime, minerals and some tropical notes. Fresh acidity, elegant texture and structure, refreshing and exceptional length. Refined. 93

2008 Château Couhins blanc:

Towards lemon yellow. Lemons, apricots, minerals, rich nose. Fresh acidity, elegant texture, quite elegant, rich feel, long. Some tropical notes. 92

1966 Château Lanessan:

Deep ruby. Earthy, plums, figs, chocolate and black tea. Fresh acidity, ripe and few tannins, a bit lean palate, leather. Fuller body than the last bottle, more fruit. Elegant finish. Getting more fruity with air, excellent. 91

1989 Château d'Armailhac:

Deep ruby. Cassis, leather, cedar, blueberries. Very intense. Scented with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rounded structure even if slightly lean finish. A little bit dry in the finish. Long. The drying finish could indicate that it should be enjoyed soon. Time will show. 91

1982 Château Clerc-Milon:

(magnum) Deep ruby, garnet rim. Needed time to open, cassis, leather, subdued pencil, scented, ever so slightly floral. Gorgeous nose with air. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant fruit and texture, lovely freshness. Superb length. 94

1966 Château Pontet-Canet:

Cruse bottling. Deep ruby, brick rim and orange outer rim. Figs, rose hips, leather and slightly volatile. Fresh acidity, rounded, ripe tannins starting to polish off. Wood polish and prunes. Long finish. 92+

2003 Castelneau de Suduiraut:
(2nd Ch. Suduiraut) Golden. Rich nose, apricots, some botrytis. Pineapples. Richer now than last bottle. Freshish acidity, richer palate, good length. 89