1980 Ezio Voyat Chambave

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 94 points

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  8/18/2018 - forceberry wrote: 94 Points

  12% alcohol. The current iteration of this wine consists of Petite Rouge (50%), Gros Vein (40%) and Dolcetto (10%), so this might be a blend that is something along those lines.
  
  Very developed, pale, rusty pomegranate red color with a wide, almost completely colorless rim. Sweet, developed and rich nose with tertiary aromas of rusted iron, lifted nail polish VA, some juniper and a little bit of leather along with fruitier tones of stewed rose hips, some wizened black cherries, a little bit of yellow stone fruits and a touch of strawberry jam. The wine is soft, medium-bodied and very developed on the palate with mature, sweet-toned flavors of strawberries, some stewed rose hips, a little bit of raspberry jam, hints of leather and green-toned nuances of juniper or something resinous. The wine is only medium in acidity with barely noticeable, light and supple tannins. The finish is medium to moderate in length with rich, ripe flavors of dried red fruits, some strawberry jam, a little bit of leather, light raisiny tones and a lifted hint of sweet volatile acidity.
  
  A tasty, wonderfully developed and beautifully nuanced Aosta Valley red that is remarkably alive at 38 years of age. Seeing how gently structured the wine is with its medium acidity and soft tannins, it's a miracle the wine is still so beautifully alive, but against all odds, it most certainly is. The wine is very developed, obviously, but it really doesn't show any signs of oxidation, only very developed fruit with wonderful tertiary characteristics. Although I normally prefer wines that are higher in acidity, this is still a riveting experience in its own right. A testament to the aging capability of the best Aosta Valley wines. Wow-ee.

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  8/18/2018 - avp wrote:

  The nose is a bit dry upon opening with scents of iron, varnish, juniper and tobacco masking the fruit a bit. Maybe even some bottle stench. But with time in the decanter the wine opens up beautifully. Soon mulberries, mushrooms, peaches and red fruit start to emerge from beneath the layers mentioned earlier.
  Medium bodied and balanced with velvety smooth tannins and supple fruit. Läkerol-like medicinal licorice and long leathery finish.
  Awesome stuff. Not getting any better though.

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