1996 Hermitage Vin De Paille
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The evening was capped by a decadently sweet ’96 Chapoutier, Hermitage Vin de Paille. Pure honeycomb, mineral, and crème brulee, and sugared fruits on the nose, this unique dessert wine (100% Marsanne that’s aged on straw mats prior to pressing) is not for the faint of heart and is massively textured, thick, and rich. All in all, this was one fantastic evening of thrilling wines and excellent company.
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What I found striking about the 1996 Vin de Paille was that the nose was identical to white truffles, something I had had my share of a week earlier when I was in Piedmont. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900
What I found striking about the 1996 Vin de Paille was that the nose was identical to white truffles, something I had had my share of a week earlier when I was in Piedmont. Feb 1999, www.robertparker.com