1989 Regnard Chablis Grand Cru. I purchased this bottle in Tokyo and brought it back to the U.S. Wanted to share my notes, because I have literally never seen very well-aged Chablis featured on the sub. This was a super fun bottle to open, and unique profile. Hope you enjoy the notes.
Purchased in Tokyo. Cork soaked through, but good fill and the wine was in excellent shape. The nose shows still high acidity I’d expect with younger Chablis, alongside initial notes of creamy pineapple, then with a little air a really interesting bouquet of shortbread cookie, baked apples, petrol, brown sugar, and an odd but satisfying umami note that reminds be of a sweet soy sauce or teriyaki (the umami and brown sugar note coming together). As the wine sits in the glass, vanilla and shortbread alternate with waves of umami. The palate is a great texture, lots of orchard fruit at the fore lead to biting acidity and a long finish of bruised apple, umami, and hints of vanilla. Totally a treat to try this roughly 37 year old Chablis that is in impeccable condition. 95
by BubbleMaster25
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Do you think it would be better younger or at this age? Always understood Chablis to be all about dryness
The color on that is crazy. Thanks for the tasting notes! Sounds like it was a real treat
Excuse me, we’re 36.
Thank you for this.
Thanks for the notes! Question: was that a recent purchase in Tokyo or 30+ years ago?
You smelled the acid? 🤨
That sounds nuts. I’ve tasted plenty of old, old wine, but never a Chablis even close to that age. Delighted it was showing well for you.
Yes please!
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Sorry, but how would one detect acidity on the nose?