Some comments: the
Vieux Pin was superb. Interesting that it was about 75% viognier and marsanne, and much less roussane because neither the v nor m showed at all and it would have actually made sense if the wine were 100% Roussane. Makes me rethink everything I know about the first two grapes.
The
Cluver--I was so surprised by this wine. As I told you, I know Paul and have been an enthusiastic fan of his whites for a few years now. His regular Chardonnay is very Chablis-like. That this, which costs 3X the price, comes with all that new oak--well, didn't expect it! At least it was very low toast.
And then came Rob's
Faiveley to show how it SHOULD be done. I have never had such a demure Corton. Lovely.
Greywacke A favorite here too. I'll have to bring you guys one of the Greywacke Wilds.
Glad the
Domaine La Cote showed so well. I also liked the
LeClerc but it sure was more advanced than I would have expected an 08 to be--drink up on that one. Btw, VERY brave of Alvin to bring a Burg with Rob at the table.

Your
Rio Sordo was the WOTN for me. Just about perfect. As I said at the table, I would want every Italian wine I drink to taste just like that. The other two Italians that followed it suffered by comparison.