Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Friday, December 29, 2023 - I tasted the 2018 vintage recently and it was stellar: Deep, Coche-esque toast, highest precision. Naturally, expectations were high for the 2021 vintage, especially given the raft of perfect critic scores. But, this bottle, though layered with a good acidity backbone, was incredibly reductive. Some air helped a bit (92+pts after two hours in a decanter). It's a waiting game now - I suggest shelving it for at least 5 years.

TN: Initially, reduction is overpowering - on both nose and palate, masking everything else. Challenging to enjoy. Decanting over two hours slightly mellows it. Gradually, layers unfold - vibrant citrus, ripe orchard fruits with a hint of tropicality, toasted sesame, and a salty spine. Acidity is sharp yet balanced, never overwhelming. Shows great potential.

Decanting: As said above, I would wait. Otherwise a long (4h+?) decant is advised.

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