1985

1985 Drouhin Joseph Griotte-Chambertin

By on February 29, 2004 #asides

Quite a dense colour but browner at the rim. When first smelled there was a pronounced red fruit compote nose – one hour later (and around three since opening) it is less fruity and a little more estery – for me, less interesting. Retains it’s beauty in the mouth though! Gorgeous texture and lovely acidity to compliment palate coating fruit and very smooth, drying tannins. In the context of this tasting, only medium-plus length to the finish but ‘ready’ and very hedonistic.

1985 Bouchard Père et Fils Chambolle-Musigny

By on October 31, 2003 #asides

The hotel I stayed in had exclusively wines from the 1980’s! First bottle was medium ruby with an amber rim. The nose was aged but still quite fruity. The palate was on the downslope though with a nice light bodied profile which was just a little metallic – nice finish though. Bottle two was deeper coloured, slightly more alcoholic and less interesting nose. The palate was actually quite fat and interesting. Still good length. First bottle was almost good, second was good!

1985 Dujac Bonnes-Mares

By on January 31, 2003 #asides

From magnum. Sweet, cooked cherry nose still shows lots of oak, but the wood is well integrated. The palate is very ripe and sweet with good acidity and mouth-wrapping tannins. I’m surprised how primary this wine still is, no real complexity. I don’t know whether it will just stay at this level for another 15 years or whether it will improve. Still a fine wine, but I’m disappointed in the lack of development.

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