1992 Claude Charbonnier Vin Jaune Clos des Grives

I’m not usually a huge consumer of Vin Jaune, but I love old Sherry/Champagne and older Vin Jaune shows many of the same characteristics. Had an opportunity to try this awesome bottle by the glass, so I jumped on it.

Pale gold color. The nose is powerful, oxidative but leaning bruised apple and sherry notes as opposed to a nuttier oxidation. Very much like an old non-malo vintage Champagne profile but flat. A beautiful sweet vanilla cream note underlying the oxidative orchard fruit. The palate is high acid and still quite fruity/primary, big orchard fruit at the fore leading into a nutty finish. Quite lovely and in a perfect spot (not likely to improve further). Highly recommend.