TN: 1998 Albert Mann Riesling Furstentum Vendanges Tardives

WINE TALK
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1998 Albert Mann Riesling Furstentum Vendanges Tardives - France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru (6/8/2019)
Bought on release nearly 20 years ago, I never got around to opening a bottle. Glad I waited, as this is just gorgeous. It’s still quite rich, and has a honey coating over still clear pear fruit. Balance is perfect, and there’s nothing to suggest that it won’t hang at this level for a long time. Magnificent.

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I know you have a large collection, but man, that’s some serious patience! Sounds really nice.

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I was saving the wine to open for the 20th anniversary of some friends, but…well…that didn’t work out.

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I’ve got a 375 of this: 1998 Albert Mann Pinot Gris Altenbourg Sélection de Grains Nobles Le Tri. Bought when the owner was in NY about 15 years ago. I was patient because it got lost. Maybe i should thing about opening it.

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You should. It may very well be glorious.

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On a slight tangent, I was at a party last night where an Albert Mann Pinot was served blind.
Let’s just say it’s good thing he makes such good Riesling. [cheers.gif]