Richy creamy texture. Light steady mousse. Lemon flavors with just a touch of acidity balancing the smooth texture. Some apple flavors as well. Outstanding mature champagne, really hitting its stride. Particularly nice complement to lobster.

Opened about an hour before drinking. Medium bodied pinot dominated by cherries with some tart raspberry notes as well. A nicely put together pinot, but in my opinion this needed a lot more air than it got and I will probably refrain from opening one for at least 2 more years. Scored a 91 for current drinking but I definitely think this will show better with more time or at least more air.

Great fill well into neck. Cork came out in one piece but soaked. The sommelier brought this over looking a bit disappointed, and seemed to think it wasn't really showing many signs of life. By the time it hit the table though, it was literally exploding with a bouquet of cherries and violets. really complex with some hints of tobacco and earth and maybe a bit of soy. really showing explosive fruit for 40 year old bottle, but it faded significantly over about 30 minutes. paired exceptionally well with beef tartare. An eye opening experience with Rioja as old as me.