originally posted by Ian Fitzsimmons:
originally posted by Rahsaan:
originally posted by .sasha:
Regarding Pergault...did you guys not find that, after some remarkable aromatic delights of fruits, flowers and minerals and a great yet brief sap on entrance, this wine comes in with formidable acidity which, within minutes, causes a major shut down for at least a day?
Opening another bottle, I would have to say 'Yes'.
But it's still lovely stuff.
I bought some of the Pergault today on the basis of the discussion here, untasted, since there doesn't seem to be much left. Leap of faith.
Who could resist 12.5% old-vine N. Rhone Syrah made by a guy who posts here?
Your faith is likely to be richly rewarded if you are patient, Ian. I'm still sitting on some Pergault from '99 and 2000 and will for some time to come. Now I'm preparing for VLM to tell me that they're never better than when they're 2-3 years old...
Mark Lipton