Opened along with a previously mentioned Grande Dame '76, as this was my host's birth year. The '76 was the better wine, but I could probably drink pints of this, should the opportunity arise.
Thin streams of bubbles rising quickly in the deep gold.
Sourdough and Cinnamon with quite exotic, slightly sweet chutney notes.
Crisp, rich and crunchy to start with, then softening and gentle on the palate, with a nice caress. There's an odd, zingy hint of quinine. Toasty, and a touch disjointed with the mousse. Almost a session wine, though that's quite a vulgar thought.
****
Tasted at Naughton, 28/4/2012
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