2002 Ch. Lagrange

[hotwine]

My mom died very peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning, only a few weeks short of her 94th birthday. After spending a long day on arrangements, D, sister and BIL gathered last night for an improvised supper of sandwiches (roast beef, ham, turkey) provided by D's business partner, augmented with pasta salad and cole slaw. Considered the 1990 La Grande Dame but opted instead for this St Julien to honor her, considering the beef.

Beautiful wine, deep red in the glass, with nose of lead pencil, tobacco leaf and subtle violets. More of all on the palate, a bit of cedar showing, with roses joining the violets. Wonderful long finish. Much too young but delightful even now.

To Mimi. Thank you.