Limited notes were taken but wines were scored and averaged. From left to right in the picture with ranking, 1–13, in parentheses:

2023 Tablas Creek, Esprit de Tablas Blanc (#13): Though we are fans of this producer, in the company of other wines tonight, it served as a crisp and refreshing palate cleanser.

2023 Stein, St. Aldegunder Palmberg Terrassen Spätlese Trocken (#12): Nice minerality with notes of lemon-lime and a touch of greenness.

1994 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese***\* (#9): Cork disintegrated when opened 2 hrs. in advance, requiring straining. It was at first monodimensional but eventually came around with notes of pear and honey.

1983 Louis Jadot, Cuvée Charlotte Dumay Hospices de Beaune Corton Grand Cru (#6): Dark in color with powerful, fruit-driven aromas. A beautiful and broad-shouldered Corton which might continue to improve.

2004 Bodegas Faustino I, Gran Reserva (#11): Black fruit with some hints of cedar and a slight herbaceousness. Suspect this would have benefited from more air.

2001 Rafael López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva (#7): This was muted and disappointing for the first 2 hrs. but then opened beautifully with cherry and other red fruits, forest floor, spice, and balsamic.

1995 Bodegas Alejandro Fernández, “Janus” Gran Reserva Pesquera (#3): This was a showstopper and WOTN for some in attendance. Explosive and complex aromas right upon opening.

2011 Massaya, Gold Reserve (#10): Quite tertiary at this stage—in a good way—with tobacco, cocoa, potting soil, and brambly fruit.

1955 Château Latour (#1): A demonstration of grace and Pauillac typicity which immediately recalled memories of other exceptional clarets of this era. Compared to the 1988 Haut-Brion, this had less horsepower but more elegance and nuance. Did not seem to change much over the night, as if it just knew what it was. A very memorable wine and WOTN overall.

1988 Château Haut-Brion (#4): Bold, complex, gorgeous... What else can I say? Tannins are fully resolved now, but I’m sure it has a long life ahead.

2010 Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Ruchets Cornas (#8): In a great spot now. Will look forward to opening our other bottles over the next few years.

1988 Château Guiraud (#5): Delicious but frankly dwarfed by the 1955 Sauternes.

1955 Château Sigalas Rabaud (#2): So energetic yet elegant. No detailed notes taken, but this seemed to be exactly as one would hope.