There’s some indication of serious age with a little white mushroom, marmalade and caramel but there are also fresh and vital things in the form of green apple and fresh lemon juice. In the mouth it still bristles and crackles with energy (does the acid ever die in these things?) and is a cerebral wine of many subtle layers and incredible poise.
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Huet fete part III: Schildknecht comes to town. (Dougherty's.): Here's a wine I tried a number of times ten years ago when there was a re-release of it, but haven't had the opportunity to try in a few years. At the time I felt it was kind of hit or miss, with a few bottles showing a bit tired. Not so this one as it shows quite a bit of freshness. Mineral and stone fruit dominated with honey and tea flavors and aromas. Not as sweet as others I've had, but nicely balanced. There is a bit of a dip in the mid-palate and it's not as interesting or as well-balanced as the '53 demi-sec, but this is showing nicely. A-.
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10/12/2017 - sharonandroland Likes this wine:
HKWS Huet tasting 1931-1989 ranked 8th out of 12
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2/12/2011 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
There’s some indication of serious age with a little white mushroom, marmalade and caramel but there are also fresh and vital things in the form of green apple and fresh lemon juice. In the mouth it still bristles and crackles with energy (does the acid ever die in these things?) and is a cerebral wine of many subtle layers and incredible poise.
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11/9/2007 - BradKNYC wrote:
Huet fete part III: Schildknecht comes to town. (Dougherty's.): Here's a wine I tried a number of times ten years ago when there was a re-release of it, but haven't had the opportunity to try in a few years. At the time I felt it was kind of hit or miss, with a few bottles showing a bit tired. Not so this one as it shows quite a bit of freshness. Mineral and stone fruit dominated with honey and tea flavors and aromas. Not as sweet as others I've had, but nicely balanced. There is a bit of a dip in the mid-palate and it's not as interesting or as well-balanced as the '53 demi-sec, but this is showing nicely. A-.
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