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Monday, March 27, 2023 - Opened using a Durand because a tiny bit of mold was visible on top of the cork. But I don’t think that was necessary because the cork was actually in quite good health. Poured into a Grassl Cru.
The wine was a deep golden color, I think befitting a 33yo. The nose in this was surprisingly fresh, with baked apple, lemon curd, a slight toasted hazelnut, and some notable stoniness. On the palate however this fell fairly flat, with a staleness that never receded. The texture is nice and waxy, but there is a pronounced vegetal note that hampers this promise. Some fruit, but cobwebs where the acid probably was years ago. The finish may have left with it, as there isn’t much to speak of. Some wines taste like stone dust, some like sawdust, some rare winners like stardust. This tasted like dust. Keeping it open for a bit and it really began to taste like stale bread and I think it’s flawed.

Edit: humbled by time again. A few days later (recorked and refrigerated) this was a much different elixir. Not overly complex, but the nose showed honey, roasted hazelnuts, and grilled mushrooms. Overly specific, I know, but these really jumped out clearly to me. The palate was still relatively innocuous but was not dusty anymore. Clean and clear, still short on the finish, and short on fruit, but with a faint burst of acidity. Not done, but nearing its last legs. Will drink my other bottle soon, probably open it a day before, and eat with chicken.

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