Impressive nose with soy, black beans and savory note, and then turned into horseradish and dates. Palate gives off a surprising sweet impression (although it is bone dry) from the red fruit core, Finishing with sharp acidity, but still very balanced for this 38yr old wine.
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The nose showed horseradish, soil, and herbs. On the palate, it was vegetal, with pepper, herbs, citrus rinds and lots of acidity. The vegetal notes continued on the finish. It was certainly an interesting wine but honestly not enjoyable to drink.
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Popped and poured. Drank over 6 hours. Boy did this need the whole 6 hours to open - it is still amazingly young. Initially the structure totally overwhelmed the wine. By the end of the night, a deep and still a touch reticent nose of tar, menthol, alcohol and dark fruits. Very tannic still in the mouth, with a long finish. I wonder if the structure ever softens completely? Amazing how even in 'off' vintages traditionally made piedmont wines can last forever. I'm going to wait another few years on the rest of the bottles to see if the wine mellows a bit. If it does, the score will prove to be quite conservative.
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6/24/2017 - Mentat Likes this wine: 93 Points
Impressive nose with soy, black beans and savory note, and then turned into horseradish and dates. Palate gives off a surprising sweet impression (although it is bone dry) from the red fruit core, Finishing with sharp acidity, but still very balanced for this 38yr old wine.
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3/31/2012 - Eric Guido Does not like this wine: 80 Points
The nose showed horseradish, soil, and herbs. On the palate, it was vegetal, with pepper, herbs, citrus rinds and lots of acidity. The vegetal notes continued on the finish. It was certainly an interesting wine but honestly not enjoyable to drink.
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11/1/2009 - jlemerond wrote: 91 Points
Popped and poured. Drank over 6 hours. Boy did this need the whole 6 hours to open - it is still amazingly young. Initially the structure totally overwhelmed the wine. By the end of the night, a deep and still a touch reticent nose of tar, menthol, alcohol and dark fruits. Very tannic still in the mouth, with a long finish. I wonder if the structure ever softens completely? Amazing how even in 'off' vintages traditionally made piedmont wines can last forever. I'm going to wait another few years on the rest of the bottles to see if the wine mellows a bit. If it does, the score will prove to be quite conservative.
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