I held very little hope for this bottle, as I did not think that Viognier would age 10 years, even in my optimal condion cellar. I was pleasently surprised. Very much alive and well. Clear straw color. Smells of white peaches with a stoney note. No hint of oxidation or sherry-like notes. Good length and perfect balance. Classy, but not over-the-top. Like a good Chassagne. All gone now... :-(
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Seattle Tasting Group does Northern Rhône (Bellevue, WA, USA): Somewhat muted initial aromatics, and then marzipan and apricot emerge with time. On the palate this is thick, almost cloying. Six of the eight tasters really liked this, but I was one of the dissenters with my 85 as opposed to a group average of 89.5.
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7/12/2011 - guribh wrote: 90 Points
I held very little hope for this bottle, as I did not think that Viognier would age 10 years, even in my optimal condion cellar. I was pleasently surprised. Very much alive and well. Clear straw color. Smells of white peaches with a stoney note. No hint of oxidation or sherry-like notes. Good length and perfect balance. Classy, but not over-the-top. Like a good Chassagne. All gone now... :-(
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8/9/2003 - Tracy wrote: 91 Points
STG-Nose of sour granny smith apples, white pepper. This wine had a wonderful mouthfeel, texture of honey. It was a little spicy and well balanced.
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8/9/2003 - Eric wrote: 85 Points
Seattle Tasting Group does Northern Rhône (Bellevue, WA, USA): Somewhat muted initial aromatics, and then marzipan and apricot emerge with time. On the palate this is thick, almost cloying. Six of the eight tasters really liked this, but I was one of the dissenters with my 85 as opposed to a group average of 89.5.
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