Louis Latour Puligny Montrachet, 1990

 

March is my birthday month (86 this year), and I use this time to dig out some long neglected bottles in my cellar to see if they are aging as well as I feel that I am. This 375 ml bottle of Puligny Montrachet has some pluses and some minuses.

When I removed the capsule, the cork was indented a bit, indicating that it could have been exposed to excessive cold at some time before I purchased it 30-some years ago. Deep gold color. Still some floral scents among the oxidized notes. Also sliced apples and citrus. Flavors are bold and attractive with impressive depth complexity on the finish. Balance is still excellent. I can drink this happily for the next night or two..