Golden. Beautiful sweet nose but sherry-like on the palate. We gave it some time and it did not disappoint as the nose and palate started to integrate. It became surprisingly fresher with honeyed and floral nose with a salted caramel palate which was so sappy and reminded me of the ocean. Needless to say the finish was grand with tremendous persistence. The texture and quiet power reminds me of a Montrachet. Mind-blowing stuff.
Words can't really do justice as this wine is really one to enjoy in silent contemplation. Resembling a middle-aged Burgundy, this was still very vibrant and balanced despite the age. The nose was particularly alluring, as pretty aromas of flowers and fresh berries soared above the underlying earth and herbs. Very complex with an intensive clarity and tension on the palate and a mind-blowing persistence on the finish. Tannins were refined and I kept replenishing this delicious wine in my glass. An outstanding wine which will continue to provide extreme pleasure for years to come.
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Nose was a little odd, plenty of saltiness reminiscent of preserved plums. There's still sufficient extract to just balance out the acidity. An interesting wine to taste now but not so pleasurable to drink. Probably on its last leg now. Drink up (several years ago). On the second day, this was still holding up and arguably showing a bit better. The body became more robust and felt like it has finally regained its identity. Notes of mint, animale and plums which are quite focused but still tainted by a slightly musty character. Would have been excellent a few years back.
It's telling of the provenance and quality of this wine when initial guesses were 1996 and then 1988 from the Cote de Nuits. No signs of bricking nor any advanced secondary aromas. Instead what is showing is a perfectly balanced Burgundy which is open for business now. A short decanting blew away the musty aromas to reveal sweet primary Pinot fruit with a dash of meatiness on the silky palate and persistent finish. A wine of grace at a delicious phase now but certainly could live for another 10 years at least, for some secondary development. A stunning wine and I wished I had more.
1987 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia 95 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Golden. Beautiful sweet nose but sherry-like on the palate. We gave it some time and it did not disappoint as the nose and palate started to integrate. It became surprisingly fresher with honeyed and floral nose with a salted caramel palate which was so sappy and reminded me of the ocean. Needless to say the finish was grand with tremendous persistence. The texture and quiet power reminds me of a Montrachet. Mind-blowing stuff.
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1976 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Viña Real Gran Reserva 95 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Words can't really do justice as this wine is really one to enjoy in silent contemplation. Resembling a middle-aged Burgundy, this was still very vibrant and balanced despite the age. The nose was particularly alluring, as pretty aromas of flowers and fresh berries soared above the underlying earth and herbs. Very complex with an intensive clarity and tension on the palate and a mind-blowing persistence on the finish. Tannins were refined and I kept replenishing this delicious wine in my glass. An outstanding wine which will continue to provide extreme pleasure for years to come.
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1992 Pierre Damoy Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 85 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru
Nose was a little odd, plenty of saltiness reminiscent of preserved plums. There's still sufficient extract to just balance out the acidity. An interesting wine to taste now but not so pleasurable to drink. Probably on its last leg now. Drink up (several years ago).
On the second day, this was still holding up and arguably showing a bit better. The body became more robust and felt like it has finally regained its identity. Notes of mint, animale and plums which are quite focused but still tainted by a slightly musty character. Would have been excellent a few years back.
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1978 Remoissenet Père et Fils Volnay 1er Cru Santenots 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
It's telling of the provenance and quality of this wine when initial guesses were 1996 and then 1988 from the Cote de Nuits. No signs of bricking nor any advanced secondary aromas. Instead what is showing is a perfectly balanced Burgundy which is open for business now. A short decanting blew away the musty aromas to reveal sweet primary Pinot fruit with a dash of meatiness on the silky palate and persistent finish. A wine of grace at a delicious phase now but certainly could live for another 10 years at least, for some secondary development. A stunning wine and I wished I had more.
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