1998 François Gaunoux Puligny-Montrachet
Community Tasting Note
NoahCap wrote:
Friday, January 15, 2021 - This is beautifully aged White Burgundy in the perfect spot, that is, if you like aged white Burgundy. Prior reviewers noted that this wine is on the decline, which I totally disagree with. If you are looking for a younger wine full of fruits and flowers, then yes, it is on the decline. But if that's what you're looking for, why are you drinking 23 year old village level white Burgundy?!
Everything is just as it ought to be in this wine. The color is a lovely deep gold- no browning at all. The flavors are likewise perfectly age appropriate; a bit oxidized, nutty, caramel, a touch dusty (in a good way), round, incredibly complex, and well integrated. Stewed apples and pears with cinnamon linger in the background. There is not even the slightest hint of any off-flavors or unpleasantness. A beauty!
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Comment posted by Yak too:
1/16/2021 4:44:00 AM - Could not agree more. Thanks for sharing !! The nutty and caramel complexities are what we seek. Stewed apples and spice, the bonus in this wine.