Bouquet--Definitely oxidized notes with only the slightest hint of fruit remaining.
Palate--mouth watering, acidity with baked caramel and toffee showing its age and dry as dust. Lingering aged finish.
This wine is well past its prime which is a bit surprising given the exceptional vintage; a burgundy such as this could go for several decades.
(Billy) of this blog contributed this to our pre-Christmas feast warm-up with appetizers. Even in such a state there are elements of what this wine once was. Selling at considerably over-the-$100-price, it is disappointing and yet a treat none-the-less adding more data and experience to my wine adventures. Raise a glass this Christmas day to the ONE for whom we celebrate!
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