Very metallic tinny and earthy when opened, crumbling cork to midshoulder level, cork loose in neck, with 1-2 hours decanted black chocolate and torefaction aromas, black chinese tea and spice aromas, palate very smooth, elegant tannins, sweet dried rde fruits, very Bdx like flavours, tobacco and cigar box, med length, too old only a ghost of what itr was. Drunk 10 years too late.
Smoky earthy and chocolate on nose, big palate earthy full flavours cedar wood forest floor, blackcurrants and dark fruits, very well polished and elegant, still youthful
Nose clean crisp polished, blackcurrant and cedar wood, little spice, elegant sandalwood polished black leather, very well balanced palate with young elegant tannins, med – long. Will last for many years.
Ronan is an excellent organiser and mentor and has one of the best wine knowledge in UK.
Isa Bal MS, Head Sommelier, The Fat Duck