676 Champagne Pannier Blanc Velours
A rare cuvée with precise and subtle power, Blanc Velours is remarkably sensu-
ous with an elegant melting palate. Its beautiful presentation invites the senses
to be awakened.
Wine Enthusiast – 91 points
Donors: Clayton and Maria Kazan
Value: $90
677 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This wine delivers almost unbridled plum sauce, blackberry preserve and melt-
ed licorice flavors, but keeps a smoldering edge for form while picking up al-
luring black tea and incense notes on the broad finish. There's a long echo of
chocolate adding to this hedonist's delight. Drink now through 2032.
Wine Spectator – 95 points
Donors: Greg and Katy Laetsch
Value: $250
678 Chateau Canon la Gaffeliere, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru 2014
The 2014 Canon La Gaffeliere is explosive, lifted and aristocratic in its breed-
ing. Bright Cabernet Franc aromatics give the wine its signature lift and preci-
sion. Raspberry jam, rose petal, mint, blood orange, tobacco and pomegranate
build slowly on the palate, leading to a super-expressive, finely knit finish.
Powerful yet also impeccably refined. The 2014 is 55% Merlot, 37% Cabernet
Franc and 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Wine Spectator – 95 points
Donors: Robert and Michelle Fullerton
Value: $85
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