Raymond's birthday. Rare occasion: tasting with Dad and Dominique. 2004/04/03

Year	Wine	Price	Rating
2001	Chateau Palmer, Margaux aroma of cherry, dark chocolate, very tannic, velvety, anise, plum, complex, sweet french oak - so - ws	80	****
1999	E. Guigal, Chateauneuf-du-Pape tea and meat, five spice, concentrated, very long finish, slightly alcoholic, floral. Excellent match with meat. - so - ws	40	*****
1999	Col Solare, Columbia Valley blueberry, mint, mineral, spicy cherry, lacking back palate - so - ws	50	****
2001	Casa Lapastolle Clos Apalta, Colchagua very alcoholic, dusty, plum, meat, dark chocolate, ultra concentration. - so - ws	46.99	*****