This is a 21 yr old wine. Most recent CellarTracker notes are over 10 years old. Not sure what to expect, but the pale color of the wine through the clear glass was promising. Removing the capsule shows that the wine has barely started to penetrate the cork.
On the nose, the wine gives off an overall sense of freshness and at the same time has some notes of development if you go looking for them. Really lovely aromas. Very floral, dried pineapple, golden apple, jackfruit, lemon meringue, candle wax, honeycomb, a little spiciness (cinnamon?). It’s a fascinating nose. In the mouth, the wine is dry, medium in body, a good amount of lively acidity, but with a gravitas that conveys seriousness. Flavors lean more textural, surprisingly full of minerality- limestone and chalk. The waxiness is apparent as well, with lemons and yellow apples hovering the background. The finish has a cleansing, almost digestif-like bitterness, though it is a bit on the short side (the only real criticism I have here).
Man, I’m starting to really dig these aged Sauvignon Blanc-based wines. I don’t have them often, but whenever I do, I wonder why that’s the case. (Cost probably…) Though fresh on the nose, the palate is a more aged, and therefore might not appeal widely. But I loved it. Of the few high quality Sauv Blanc based wines I’ve had in the past 5 or so yrs, I’d rate this just a small step behind Petit Cheval Blanc, Ygrec, and Mondavi To Kalon I-Block, all of which were absolutely stellar. Highly recommended if you can find it.
