I wrote recently about my first bottle of this wine here.
There have been some reports of bottle variation from the case purchased at auction earlier this year by some of the other syndicate members. My first bottle was good but looked a little bit tired, this second (and final) bottle displayed better freshness and was a small step up on the previous bottle. Still, I still think that it is sliding away very slowly and would have been unforgettable at its peak rather than “merely” excellent now.
It is interesting that there is such variation between individual bottles of the same wine, that have been stored in exactly the same conditions for so many years. From undrinkable to bordering on perfection. I don’t know if screwcap is the answer, but cork surely isn’t.
Tasting Note: Such amazing complexity on the nose – honey, caramel, butterscotch, marmalade, mixed nuts, lemon sherbet and toasted spicy oak. The palate is outstandingly deep, balanced and lively, with a powerful, creamy, layered mouth-feel and a long vein of acid holding it all together along the superb length of the wine. 94 Points Drink: Now