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A line-up of 1993s
The Briars
Tasted August 26, 2023 by Rupert with 87 views
Flight 1 (9 notes)
White - Sparkling
1993 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon
Deep gold, some fizz, but it faded quite quickly, very very buttery, a very slight musty tone. This was enjoyed, but really it's past it.
White
1993 Mount Pleasant Wines Sémillon Elizabeth
90 points
Deep gold, superbly toasty, and still fresh. A lovely bottle, but it was overpowered by the Prum alongside
White - Off-dry
1993 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese
92 points
Another deep gold one, slightly volatile nose, thick and smooth on the palate, a touch of petrol, still fairly sweet. Lovely wine, but not as vibrant as some.
Red
1993 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron
90 points
Earthy, lean, edgy, quite sharp - but a lovely fresh graphite claret experience.
Red
1993 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'Or
94 points
This too a bit volatile, but it was still glorious. Lifted, sharp, some earthiness, sap, some undergrowth, and all so lively and fresh. Brilliant.
Red
1993 Mount Pleasant Wines Shiraz Maurice O'Shea
90 points
A replacement for the oxidised 389, this acquitted itself very well - soft, mellow, with sweet shiraz fruit. Very pretty.
Red
1997 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Goulots Vieille Vigne
92 points
Gorgeous mellow mature Gevrey, sous bois, sweet middle. Lovely gentle wine.
Red
2007 Domaine Fourrier Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Gruenchers Vieille Vigne
93 points
Not unlike the Goulots, but naturally more vigorous - this was a lovely sappy mid-wight burgundy at its peak