Bouchard Pere et Fils Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet

As you can see from the previous tasting note, I had this last summer in Burgundy. A bottle from the same parcel, and this is even better than that. There was not much in it when it came to the colour, both deeply amber with some light sediment. However, as soon as this went in the glass you could see the difference. Much fresher nose this time, with a lot more salinity. There is some brulee nose, but has a …

This is one of those wines which reminds you that first impressions as to its condition are not always accurate. The fill level and the colour were both great for a six decade old wine from a highly questionable vintage. When first examined, the nose was almost entirely cardboard. It is only a touch of the oxygenation left. However it still has an irresistible charm to it. There is some blue cheese quality now to the wine, like Chablis with …