fine but chalky structuring tannins and good length on the finish
Drink and hold
” as Clive Coates likes to say
at least a decade's patience will be required to see this begin to realize its potential
Chateau d'Yquem 1989 (375ml) Provence fine but chalky structuring tanninssize 375ml; Base of neck, lightly bin soiled labels PRE ARRIVAL: ETA early July 2026 99 Jane Anson Saffron, tobacco leaf, cold ash, black tea, at this point the perception of sweetness decreases, and the gorgeous interplay of spice and bitterness increases, colour deepened to an orange rust, think bitter orange peel, kumquat, saffron, oyster shell, still fresh peach juice, the intensity of this is perfectly pitched, creme caramel, mango, mint leaf, so