Still going strong at age 43. Fair mousse, especially for its age, with some large bubbles and not much persistence. Still , there is enough carbonation to make this lively enough on the palate.
Oxidative notes dominate, with breadiness and just enough citrusy acidity to keep it lively for its age. Think of a toasted almond sandwich on toasted brioche, with a smear of lemon curd. Paired great with paella. Worth your attention By no means over the hill. I would say it easily can go to 2030.
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1980 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
1/26/2024 - suttonri wrote: flawed
Still going strong at age 43. Fair mousse, especially for its age, with some large bubbles and not much persistence. Still , there is enough carbonation to make this lively enough on the palate.
Oxidative notes dominate, with breadiness and just enough citrusy acidity to keep it lively for its age. Think of a toasted almond sandwich on toasted brioche, with a smear of lemon curd. Paired great with paella. Worth your attention By no means over the hill. I would say it easily can go to 2030.
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2015 Zenato Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Sergio Zenato Riserva
5/7/2022 - suttonri wrote: 89 Points
Plums, chocolate, and a little bit of alcohol. Drinkable NOW, not a tough, tannic, leathery old school Amarone....
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2013 Castello di Monsanto Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggio
5/6/2022 - suttonri wrote:
Still a bit tart and tannic. Hold. I had one bottle of the 1997 make.it to 20 years and it was utterly magical.
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