Imperial Treasure Teochew, Ion
Tasted Wednesday, January 9, 2019 by Paul S with 233 views
First dinner of 2019 with NDG. Theme was wines ending with Number 9 in their vintage. We did magnums this time, each shared by two people, rather than a plethora of single bottles. Only the DRC and d'Yquem came in 750ml. I missed the variety, but enjoyed having more than a glass of each wine to savour.
1989 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Grand Cru D.T. Non Dosé Avize 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
From a magnum disgorged in 2004, this was very pleasant and drinking quite well now. I liked the nose - gentle but insistent, with lovely draws of ripe lemons, yeast and flinty mineral, and just that kiss of white flowers at the edge of the bouquet. This smelt like something quite a bit younger, with only an edge of tertiary earthiness hinting at its maturity. A result of the zero dosage I think - hence no biscuity, nutty, caramel tones even at its age. The palate was impressive, full of quiet strength in its white fruit and mineral character pulled along on a beautiful, sinewy stream of bright, lemony acidity and fine-beaded mousse into a long stony finish. There was a generosity to the fruit, yet a backbone of lovely purity and laser-like precision. It still showed ever so youthfully though, with a real sense of energy and tension at its core - it actually took quite a bit of time to open up. Very good, but will get even better, but the zero dosage really comes out in the style. This is a world away from an Krug or Dom Perignon.
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1989 Etienne Sauzet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru
Enjoyable. A bit of slow start, coming across a bit tired at first, even in magnum, but this grew with time. It had a nice bouquet of ripe apples, a touch of honey, some nuttiness, and just a hint of spice. A nice old Burg nose. The palate was a bit diffused initially, but grew into a lovely package, with delicious flavours of bruised apple and honey, some toffee on the mid palate, all leading into a nice, spicy, nutty finish. From a magnum, this was lovely mature stuff, soft, round and ready, and still really enjoyable. Drink now though.
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