Reuilly Sauvignon Blanc

#AgedWineTuesday

Pale lemon in color.

Light to medium in body with a soft nose.

Dry on the palate with medium acidity.

Showing citrus, lemons, green apples, minerals, light earth, herbs and spices.

Tangy and spicy on the finish.

This 28 year old Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley is still drinking nicely. Not crisp any longer, and better when properly chilled. A little watery, but nice to see that it is still drinkable.

I had this vintage about 5 years ago, and it's on the decline, so drink it soon.

I did not decant it, and just drank it from the bottle. Needed 45 minutes of airtime to remove some of the acidity.

Always nice to drink these kind of aged wines. Good by itself and better with food.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

Pretty golden color with a yellow tint.

Great nose of grapefruits, spices, carmel and white pepper.

Light-bodied and engaging.

Dry on the palate with grapefruits, spices, honey, butterscotch and caramel.

Long and tangy finish, without any bitterness. So delicious.

Complex and interesting, with a touch of a young Sauvignon Blanc taste.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly and needs to be very chilled.

This 23 year old Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire is crisp and refreshing, but not as crisp as a young Sauvignon Blanc from this region.

I always enjoy tasting a small piece of history.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.