Only pale to mid crimson in colour with a tawny edge at 26 years of age. Black and blue fruits with game and a coffee bean note. The medium bodied yet rich palate is savoury and earthy with blackberry and just so so silky with resolved tannins and low acid. Not sure that I agree totally with Bob Campbell MW’s description - “like getting into an old Jag on a hot day”, but I love the imagery and can see where he’s coming from. Jancis said “pure hedonism “ and gave it 19/20. The latest iteration of H of G (2017) is selling for around $950 a bottle in Brisbane. No doubt brilliant but too expensive for me. I remember paying $12.50 for the 1982 vintage on release. There is a certain H of G character that is recognisable over many vintages over the years. Must be one of the most unique Shiraz vineyards in the world with vines up to a 150 years old. A privilege to drink this wine and close to perfection with 98 points. — 2 years ago
Green apple. Acidic. Stimulated acidity. A bit sweet. @900/G, Marg, 230818 — 8 months ago
40€ pero pagué 25€ buena relación calidad precio. — 3 years ago
What’s not to love? Autolytic character is balanced nicely by fruit. Acidity is as per usual for champagne. — 5 years ago
Alc12%
NVでありながら6年熟成
濃いゴールドカラー
熟成感のあるブリオッシュ、アプリコット、柑橘、ミネラル
余韻が長く濃厚
ランスのmummnにて36ユーロだったような。激安 — 5 years ago
Very dry rosé Champagne, before dinner at Ocean Restaurant, Cape Arundel, ME — 8 months ago
Very crisp. Lovely champagne. — 3 years ago
Pre Thanksgiving meal champagne and it’s one of my favorite. Nice vanilla and starfruit notes on the nose. Upfront it’s like an orange starburst and finishes with some candied ginger. The aftertaste is nicely acidic and dry, hanging on the palate like a mild grapefruit. I love raiding the in-law’s wine cellar! — 3 years ago
Byron Hewett
Tasty. Seemed Chardonnay dominant. — 2 months ago