This and the '78 started day 2 of Favre-a-thon 4.0 at Jardeniere in SF. I thought both had faded a bit and were on the downward slope. At first I wasn't sure if I had palate fatigue because I don't have substantial experience with these wines. That seemed to be the table consensus however. They both had a bruised pear quality with a disappearing finish. Better things were to come.....quickly.
This and the '78 started day 2 of Favre-a-thon 4.0 at Jardeniere in SF. I thought both had faded a bit and were on the downward slope. At first I wasn't sure if I had palate fatigue because I don't have substantial experience with these wines. That seemed to be the table consensus however. They both had a bruised pear quality with a disappearing finish. Better things were to come.....quickly.
Jul 18th, 2015
Unlike any other wine I've had, this bottle was in perfect condition. It smelled like fresh rain, tasted like salted green apple peel with a savory burnt sugar finish. Eventually it opened up to show truffles.
Unlike any other wine I've had, this bottle was in perfect condition. It smelled like fresh rain, tasted like salted green apple peel with a savory burnt sugar finish. Eventually it opened up to show truffles.
Jan 13th, 2016
For a wine with this age I was surprised by how open and clean the nose was. The palate I found somewhat clenched and not giving except for some faint damp earth. But like a genie stuck in a lamp for 33 years before you can even ask it was granting you wine wishes. A nose and palate that never stopped evolving. A very special night.
For a wine with this age I was surprised by how open and clean the nose was. The palate I found somewhat clenched and not giving except for some faint damp earth. But like a genie stuck in a lamp for 33 years before you can even ask it was granting you wine wishes. A nose and palate that never stopped evolving. A very special night.
Apr 29th, 2015
Amazing. What a journey so far. Started off delicate, figure skater vibes, went through extroverted phases of oyster shell and white flowers, and has landed in butterscotch minute finish full meal zone. Wish I had more. Like watching a lifetime! (Or hopefully a third of one) #birthyear
Amazing. What a journey so far. Started off delicate, figure skater vibes, went through extroverted phases of oyster shell and white flowers, and has landed in butterscotch minute finish full meal zone. Wish I had more. Like watching a lifetime! (Or hopefully a third of one) #birthyear
Sep 4th, 2014
Chassagne-Montrachet, Côte de Beaune, Burgundy, France
