Tasted at the recent Retrospective Tasting to as part of the celebrations for the 80th Anniversary. A murmur went around the room as the group discovered this wine to taste.
A pale lemon-green colour in the glass. The scent is alluring, with lime, nectarine, green apple, lemon zest, baking spice, a nibble of struck-match and a hint of elderflower florals. There is energy and power on the palate, where a crystalline acidity immediately drives through layers of flavours and texture. The poise and finesse show a refinement that belies the 14-year wait in bottle. Not one element seems out of place, yet the complexity and detail is remarkable. A rounded creaminess is not cloying, but adds weight. Oak is just a seasoning, showing a toasty spice note. The finish is un-ending – I can still taste it now, days later. 100pts (my first ever perfect score).
