Community Tasting Note

Paul S wrote:

Wednesday, August 26, 2020 - Dog Year Wines (Yan, National Gallery, Singapore): A lovely wine, but not as complete as one would expect from a top Drouhin Musigny. The nose was to-die-for, but the palate was not quite as good. But I am getting ahead of myself. On first pour, this just burst out of the glass with absolutely entrancing aromas of blueberries and sweet cherries, perfumed violets and loamy earth, and then a little sprinkle of fresh ground spice. A knockout. This was absolutely wonderful - one of the best bouquets I have come across in any wine for ages. The palate was unfortunately a couple of steps back, but that said, it was no slouch either. This was just delicious. Not quite as full and complete as a Musigny from a great vintage, but it was very pleasing indeed, with a creamy mouthful of blueberries and dark cherries wrapped in absolutely silky tannins and a decent cloak of balancing acidity. Nice finish too, with blushing notes of spice and violets drifting away into lovely long linger. Not a blockbuster, not quite as complete as a great Musigny, but boy this was so enjoyable. It can last, but no issue drinking now I think. A real charmer.

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