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Absolutely gorgeous sweet wine made from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains (locally known as Moscadello) from the region of Tuscany better known for Brunello. Cream, honey and a touch of tangerine on the nose with a piercing high-toned marizpan-esque sweetness. Similar notes on the palate though the deep honeyed notes predominate in this case while the high toned sugar predominates the nose. A wine of complementary contrasts - it’s both bright and deep at the same time, and full bodied and juicy (high acid).
Absolutely gorgeous sweet wine made from Muscat Blanc a Petit Grains (locally known as Moscadello) from the region of Tuscany better known for Brunello. Cream, honey and a touch of tangerine on the nose with a piercing high-toned marizpan-esque sweetness. Similar notes on the palate though the deep honeyed notes predominate in this case while the high toned sugar predominates the nose. A wine of complementary contrasts - it’s both bright and deep at the same time, and full bodied and juicy (high acid).
I still cannot tell if this is over the hill or just needs more time than I had to give it to open because I feel as if it is still improving. The nose smells of marmalade, honey and a touch of orange. The palate is where things don’t quite come together. The sweetness is mostly gone but still plays on the palate with still very evident acidity and a touch of drying tannins. Flavors of honey and marmalade again dominate but also with a touch of bitter orange pith that throws everything slightly out of whack. It almost plays off like a sherry in some ways but without any of the telltale oxidation.
I still cannot tell if this is over the hill or just needs more time than I had to give it to open because I feel as if it is still improving. The nose smells of marmalade, honey and a touch of orange. The palate is where things don’t quite come together. The sweetness is mostly gone but still plays on the palate with still very evident acidity and a touch of drying tannins. Flavors of honey and marmalade again dominate but also with a touch of bitter orange pith that throws everything slightly out of whack. It almost plays off like a sherry in some ways but without any of the telltale oxidation.
Sauternes, Graves, Bordeaux, France
