An orphan bottle found in my cellar was a nice discovery. Fully mature, with caramel, butterscotch, orange, spice and honeyed tropical notes. There is freshness and a nice mix of secondary sensations, coupled with sweet, tropical notes. I suspect there is no reason to age this any longer.
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Étonnante robe or claire pour un 89. Le soufre est présent dès le premier nez mais il s'estompera plus tard au profit d'arômes de melon et surtout d'abricots secs. Une belle amertume en fin de bouche.
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From 375: Not rated, probably an off bottle. Bought at auction, and suspect poor storage conditions. Color of light brown sugar,and tasting of very poor madeira. Cloying sweetness with no balancing acidity. This bottle would rate a 75 at best.
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9/23/2018 - Jeff Leve wrote: 90 Points
An orphan bottle found in my cellar was a nice discovery. Fully mature, with caramel, butterscotch, orange, spice and honeyed tropical notes. There is freshness and a nice mix of secondary sensations, coupled with sweet, tropical notes. I suspect there is no reason to age this any longer.
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3/24/2018 - finewinebuff57 wrote: 91 Points
From a half. In perfect condition. Fruit, richness but yet still fresh. Lovely.
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2/26/2016 - Zed57 wrote: 92 Points
Wonderful botrytis character, sweet and complex with a long bracing finish. Aging beautifully.
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1/1/2015 - swaap wrote: 89 Points
Étonnante robe or claire pour un 89. Le soufre est présent dès le premier nez mais il s'estompera plus tard au profit d'arômes de melon et surtout d'abricots secs. Une belle amertume en fin de bouche.
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4/29/2013 - melzar wrote: flawed
From 375: Not rated, probably an off bottle. Bought at auction, and suspect poor storage conditions. Color of light brown sugar,and tasting of very poor madeira. Cloying sweetness with no balancing acidity. This bottle would rate a 75 at best.
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