1998 Domaine La Bouïssiere Gigondas - grenache driven Southern Rhone with a nose of sweet fruit and garrigue, the colour lightening a bit now but still a deep red core, soft tannins, good balance and absolutely ready to drink, although showing little signs of age.
The dinner was terrine of chicken, pork and ham I made with some tarragon and thyme, pistachios etc. A typical French bistro dish with a slaw made from carrot, celeriac and apple dressed with a mustard cider vinegar dressing (have to keep my hand in for when I can recommence my annual terrine event).
I have a temperature controlled cellar (13 C.) which helps longevity - it was in good shape. Just opened a 2000 Brusset Les Hauts de Montmirail tonight with chicken tikka masala and it was brilliant (first bottle I’ve opened and I probably bought it more than 15 years ago).
