Well, this is one of the more interesting white wines I've had. Definitely not for everyone, and similar notes to last time, but not so overt oak treatment this time and oxidative for sure. This is like a wine for double IPA drinkers. Rich, deep golden color like a Sauternes. Aromas of pineapple, honeydew, honey, fresh herbs, cedar, sourdough, lavender, and potpourri. What a nose. Medium to medium (+) body, medium acid and finish, and flavors of pineapple, guava, passion fruit, lime, agave (barrel aged tequila if I'm being honest). I don't know if this is a mood, situation, or bottle thing, or just a matter of more time, but I'm really digging this tonight, and will likely search out more recent vintages. Yum. Would be 95 point territory with better acidity, but I'm still happy.
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From 75cl, decent cork. Dark yellow, like a young Sauternes. Fatter and less angular than the 2012, lacking the drop-down-dead gorgeousness of the 2010. Another fine bottle as previously noted, best 2 hours after opening. 90P
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1/22/2022 - SWOlsen wrote:
Color almost orange. Very mature. Smooth. Complex fruits.
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8/2/2018 - studleytrey Likes this wine: 92 Points
Well, this is one of the more interesting white wines I've had. Definitely not for everyone, and similar notes to last time, but not so overt oak treatment this time and oxidative for sure. This is like a wine for double IPA drinkers. Rich, deep golden color like a Sauternes. Aromas of pineapple, honeydew, honey, fresh herbs, cedar, sourdough, lavender, and potpourri. What a nose. Medium to medium (+) body, medium acid and finish, and flavors of pineapple, guava, passion fruit, lime, agave (barrel aged tequila if I'm being honest). I don't know if this is a mood, situation, or bottle thing, or just a matter of more time, but I'm really digging this tonight, and will likely search out more recent vintages. Yum. Would be 95 point territory with better acidity, but I'm still happy.
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1/22/2018 - honest bob wrote: 90 Points
From 75cl, decent cork. Dark yellow, like a young Sauternes. Fatter and less angular than the 2012, lacking the drop-down-dead gorgeousness of the 2010. Another fine bottle as previously noted, best 2 hours after opening. 90P
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12/8/2017 - honest bob wrote: 90 Points
From 75cl, perfect cork. Another excellent bottle as previously noted. 89-90P
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11/12/2017 - honest bob wrote: 90 Points
From 75cl, good cork. Best at about 12C, fat, aromatic and satisfying as previously noted. 89-90P
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