Ahhh, GREAT call my friend! I (somehow) completely forgot about the 1968 Inglenook Charbono i drank NYE 2020, which was literally phenomenal. TN below. They’re not cheap when they occasionally pop up at auction…but can definitely be worth it when they’re on ![]()
Wow. This was really special. From a very well stored bottle with an almost flawless cork. Excellent nose of crisp autumn leaves, leather and a hint of sweet dark fruits. In the mouth this is wonderfully balanced with literally loads of acidity, and a perfect balance of fruit and secondary characteristics. Sweet Tobacco, leather, and an almost bright citrus note thanks to the acidity with a long, smokey finish that lasts for 30+ seconds. An incredible wine that kept morphing over the hours that we drank it. Hard to believe this is 52 years old. A true pleasure to drink and one of the more memorable bottles that I’ve had in a very, very long time.