Pale golden. Super fantastic aromas of peaches, slate, mangoes, litchi, and kiwi. Then delicate and totally delicious, with awesome balance. There’s lovely layers of sweet melons and plums, and a perfect side dose of acidity. It doesn’t feel 9 years old and should last many more years. I paid $19.99! Maybe the best sub-$20 [...]
Archive for March, 2011
2004 Trapet Chambertin
Light ruby with slight bricking. Incredible rusty, wet leave aromas. Then dusty earth, dry baking chocolate and some dry herbs make up the complex palate. Super long for such delicacy. Some of the green 2004 streak, but impeccably balanced. This is an 04 to treasure. Famous vineyard with at least 1000 years of [...]