1997 Domaine Les Grandes Vignes Bonnezeaux Noble Selection 50cl 1977 baron de lustrac folle blanche bas armagnac

1997 Domaine Les Grandes Vignes Bonnezeaux Noble Selection 50cl 1977 baron de lustrac folle blanche bas armagnacThis incredibly viscous wine displayed off the charts sugar and concentration levels. But, for me, it was more of a wine to be admired than to be enjoyed. Grape variety 100% Chenin, from the Loire Valley Brought by surprise by Jean Franois Vaillant from the Domaine des Grandes Vignes during a "winegrower's meal" at La Verticale, this 1997 Bonnezeaux "Grain Noble" was so successful that we had to order some to satisfy the demand. 1997 is an incredible

500 cases made

Purity is a hallmark of Finlandia

a renowned South African establishment

quince jelly

Finish: Medium with black tea and a dry aftertaste

and even a touch of mustard greens emerge at the end

when finally Bell's became a public company

where the influence of sherry maturation and Highland character shine through

and light baking spices

Perfect age

prunes and chocolate with a long finish

hazelnuts and ingeniously bound wood (the wood runs parallel with the spicy sweetness)