By: AJ McClellan
Last night was extra special night, even in Graileys. While there were a plethora of wonderful wine opened, there were two bottles that stood out in particular…
2012 DRC Montrachet Like drinking tangerine soda in a lime orchard while sitting on a pile of crushed limestone and dried oyster shells. The palate is a dreamsicle infused with searing acidity and finishes with something like purple PEZ… I am elated to have the opportunity to taste these wines. Words cannot describe how wonderful they are…
1996 DRC Montrachet The 96 DRC Montrachet shows a expansive nose of butterscotch, limestone, wild summer flowers, honey comb, white peach, and dried lemon zest. The plate is taunt with acidity and showed powerful mineral notes with caramelized peach, pear, and a laser like acidity that carries a minute plus finish…. Simply astonishing…