Similar notes to James Kim. This was much different from my notes back in 2010 when I tasted this. Earthy, funky aromas and not much minerality. The cheese note is accurate. Similar nose to a light flavored, hard cheese. Amazing how this is a completely different wine now.
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Wine Tasting Group - Burgundy - Nov. 18, 2018 (Classic Wine Storage, Dallas, TX): Decanted for 1 h prior to tasting and kept open for ~1.5 h afterwards. Initially, a very strong parmesan rind aroma that dominated the nose. Was concerned that it might be flawed - not corked and not really badly oxidized. From David, learned that this is how aged Fourchaume behaves, which was quite new to me. By the time we drank the wine, it still had parmesan rind aromas but much lower in volume accompanied by mushrooms, apples, herbs with a hint of nuttiness. Palate had a mellow vibe with tart apples, hints of honeysuckle and nuts. Not as intensely mineral as young chablis but showing its age with a smooth, elegant, and mildly mineral texture. Complex and very much enjoyed this.
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Needs time. It was pretty closed on the first night. 2nd night, lots of limestone goodness, seashells, bright lemons. An excellent summer aperitif. Better in a few years. 90+
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4/9/2022 - pouncey wrote: 90 Points
Similar notes to James Kim. This was much different from my notes back in 2010 when I tasted this. Earthy, funky aromas and not much minerality. The cheese note is accurate. Similar nose to a light flavored, hard cheese. Amazing how this is a completely different wine now.
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11/18/2018 - James Kim Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wine Tasting Group - Burgundy - Nov. 18, 2018 (Classic Wine Storage, Dallas, TX): Decanted for 1 h prior to tasting and kept open for ~1.5 h afterwards. Initially, a very strong parmesan rind aroma that dominated the nose. Was concerned that it might be flawed - not corked and not really badly oxidized. From David, learned that this is how aged Fourchaume behaves, which was quite new to me. By the time we drank the wine, it still had parmesan rind aromas but much lower in volume accompanied by mushrooms, apples, herbs with a hint of nuttiness. Palate had a mellow vibe with tart apples, hints of honeysuckle and nuts. Not as intensely mineral as young chablis but showing its age with a smooth, elegant, and mildly mineral texture. Complex and very much enjoyed this.
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6/3/2011 - pifcho wrote: 90 Points
Needs time. It was pretty closed on the first night. 2nd night, lots of limestone goodness, seashells, bright lemons. An excellent summer aperitif. Better in a few years. 90+
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