Served as an aperitif at an offline dinner, and a lovely way to start the night! Really beautiful nose of pear brioche, backed apple with hints of lemon, creamy texture and decent acidity with nice, almost pin point effervescence and a medium finish – very nice indeed
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Have historically loved the taste/quality of 1999 but this bottle is clearly on the downside of it's life. Overall structure still present but ... If still in your cellar, would suggest thinking about moving it up towards the front of the "drink now" list.
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The nose has definitely taken on a more "aged" personality (not quite petrol), with some citrus notes to round it out. Rich, creamy body offers up a delicious mouthfeel with a bit lower acids, but still enough to leave some crispness in the lingering finish. Really enjoyable and approachable now.
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Sweet overtones of pear and citrus. Second sip better than the first. Paired well with grilled figs and cheeses. Great now but believe that it's peaked / peaking. Time to drink is now.
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4/22/2013 - eoinhharkins Likes this wine: 92 Points
Served as an aperitif at an offline dinner, and a lovely way to start the night! Really beautiful nose of pear brioche, backed apple with hints of lemon, creamy texture and decent acidity with nice, almost pin point effervescence and a medium finish – very nice indeed
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1/1/2013 - Yelm wrote: 86 Points
Have historically loved the taste/quality of 1999 but this bottle is clearly on the downside of it's life. Overall structure still present but ... If still in your cellar, would suggest thinking about moving it up towards the front of the "drink now" list.
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11/10/2012 - dpolivy Likes this wine: 92 Points
The nose has definitely taken on a more "aged" personality (not quite petrol), with some citrus notes to round it out. Rich, creamy body offers up a delicious mouthfeel with a bit lower acids, but still enough to leave some crispness in the lingering finish. Really enjoyable and approachable now.
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9/17/2012 - 1800kidney wrote: 92 Points
citrus/pear notes as described, good balance, nice bead...enjoy, no reason to wait any longer
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12/31/2011 - Yelm wrote: 92 Points
Sweet overtones of pear and citrus. Second sip better than the first. Paired well with grilled figs and cheeses. Great now but believe that it's peaked / peaking. Time to drink is now.
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