Blinded, I thought this was an Australian Chard from the early 2000’s. Certainly more developed than it should be, this was perhaps not the best data point for this wine. Quite dark with heavy lanolin and honey notes on the nose, along with oak spice, cream, mint, fennel, mild citrus, and a touch of mouldy funk. The palate was surprisingly ripe and concentrated, with steely acidity and a menthol-like finish. Not fresh per say, but definitely wasn’t unlikable and had energy.
Blinded, I thought this was an Australian Chard from the early 2000’s. Certainly more developed than it should be, this was perhaps not the best data point for this wine. Quite dark with heavy lanolin and honey notes on the nose, along with oak spice, cream, mint, fennel, mild citrus, and a touch of mouldy funk. The palate was surprisingly ripe and concentrated, with steely acidity and a menthol-like finish. Not fresh per say, but definitely wasn’t unlikable and had energy.
Dec 9th, 2022
Burgundy, France
