Not very expressive but incredibly fresh and harmonious, elegant, mineral and energetic, oyster shell, slender, supported by some warmth from the oak, more about structure than about fruit, just a hint of nuttiness, citrus, lovely flavours and length.
Fully mature, a relatively light and elegant style (I wouldn't quite call it delicate, as the sommelier did, but I can relate to the comment), but I fear the rather forceful tannins will outlive the fruit. Good, sturdy Madiran, best with food, as ready as it will ever be.
1998 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 91 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Not very expressive but incredibly fresh and harmonious, elegant, mineral and energetic, oyster shell, slender, supported by some warmth from the oak, more about structure than about fruit, just a hint of nuttiness, citrus, lovely flavours and length.
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1999 Château Montus Madiran 89 Points
France, Southwest France, Madiran
Fully mature, a relatively light and elegant style (I wouldn't quite call it delicate, as the sommelier did, but I can relate to the comment), but I fear the rather forceful tannins will outlive the fruit. Good, sturdy Madiran, best with food, as ready as it will ever be.
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