Ecard SLB Narbantons '98 w/Dinner...

[Peter Creasey]

Maurice Ecard Savigny les Beaune Les Narbantons 1er Cru '98 --
Medium red, slight edge fade.
Beautiful fragrant Bing cherry, forward spice, voluptuous, perfumed.
Elegant mouth feel, slight dryness to berries/cherries, complex earth, all elements in balance, medium tannins.
Long full finish.
Better even than expected! [A- - A]

Served with Braised Chicken Thighs over Mezzaluna Pasta with Basil/Pesto Filling, Green Beans...



. . . . . Pete

 

[Rahsaan]

Good to hear about 98. And not too drying. Nice.

 

[Peter Creasey]

originally posted by Rahsaan: Good to hear about 98.

Rahsaan, Thanks!

As suggested in my note, I expected this wine to be excellent. I may have underrated it as it even exceeded my expectations. (JoAnne wanted me to open another bottle!!)

. . . . . Pete