1996 Gilette Creme de Tete

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Tasting notes
James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, Feb 2019

A horse of a different color, this has a slightly oxidized hint but manages to maintain freshness and drive, sporting a wildly expressive set of marzipan, singed almond husk, dried orange peel, musk, apricot chutney and ginger cream flavors, all backed by a live-wire streak of green tea on the finish. Drink now through 2045. 417 cases made.

About the producer

Ch. Gilette - producer
Gilette

Ch. Gilette is a unique Sauternes estate, crafting sweet wines that are like no other – aged in concrete tank for 20 years prior to release. Rare and highly collectable, the wines rival those of Ch. d’Yquem.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc

Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Second Cru

Under the law of Hong Kong, intoxicating liquor must not be sold or supplied to a minor in the course of business. 根據香港法律,不得在業務過程中,向未成年人售賣或供應令人醺醉的酒類 。
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