France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
(12/25/2010)
Decanted 1 hour. Young looking with a clear rim. Reticent nose of dried brambles and savory herbs. Firm and dry on entry with just a touch of sweetness. The tannins are still evident but not drying. Balanced, harmonious but rather unyielding. This did flesh out a bit with a few more hours of air. I will wait a year or two to try another bottle. Drink 2012-2016.
Decanter 4 hours. Old ruby color with some amber mixing in. Clear with no bricking. Grandma's potpourri in an old mahogany drawer, dark rum-soaked raisins, and a full range of sweet baking spices are but a few of the aromatic elements. The flavors feature candied and cooked fruits, molasses with notes of citrus zest and fruit cake. The wine is rich without being heavy, warming without being hot. The finish seems eternal. All in all a lovely cup of Christmas cheer. By day 2 in the decanter this is showing more like a wonderful old Tawny and the spirit has come more to the foreground. Drink now through 2020.
1990 Domaine Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Cras 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
(12/25/2010)
Decanted 1 hour. Young looking with a clear rim. Reticent nose of dried brambles and savory herbs. Firm and dry on entry with just a touch of sweetness. The tannins are still evident but not drying. Balanced, harmonious but rather unyielding. This did flesh out a bit with a few more hours of air. I will wait a year or two to try another bottle. Drink 2012-2016.
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1985 Quinta do Noval Porto Vintage Nacional 94 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
(12/24/2010)
Decanter 4 hours. Old ruby color with some amber mixing in. Clear with no bricking. Grandma's potpourri in an old mahogany drawer, dark rum-soaked raisins, and a full range of sweet baking spices are but a few of the aromatic elements. The flavors feature candied and cooked fruits, molasses with notes of citrus zest and fruit cake. The wine is rich without being heavy, warming without being hot. The finish seems eternal. All in all a lovely cup of Christmas cheer. By day 2 in the decanter this is showing more like a wonderful old Tawny and the spirit has come more to the foreground. Drink now through 2020.
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