a heady and lifted nose suggests healing herbs steeped in honey. the palate is rich and unctuous but fresh with the lemon peel, herb and clear honey notes that were already present on the nose. the balance between luscious and tart is on a knife's edge and all the more thrilling for it. the flavors last and last—not in sweetness but in utter, gloried freshness. drink 2016–2040.
Rangen Grand Cru Clos Saint Théobald Sélection de Grains Nobles