Château Les Pins 1993

Wine: Château Les Pins 1993

Winery: Vignobles Dom Brial
Appellation: A.O.C. Muscat de Rivesaltes (France)
Varietals: 100% Muscat
ABV: 15.5%

Winemaking
The wine underwent an aging period of 22 months in 225-liter French oak barrels.

 

Tasting Notes

 

Appearance: Dark golden hue, nearing amber, with a certain sense of viscosity; orange highlights and bright.

 

Nose: Powerful and concentrated, with aromas reminiscent of candied quince, fresh vanilla, dried fruits (almonds), and Turkish figs, over a finely "grapey" varietal backdrop. Serious, mature, and rounded. It gains depth with aeration, showing a greater presence of creamy toast, wine-soaked wood, bitter orange compote, honey, weaver’s broom, and refined citrus notes.

 

Palate: Refined and agile, featuring excellent citrus acidity and great freshness. Subtle spices are found resting upon ripe fruit and delicate bitters. Addictive, complex, and broad, with great roundness. It is exceptionally easy to drink without sacrificing the complexity granted by its unusually long bottle aging. A "rare bird". Excellent.

 

Personal Score: 93 

Tasting Group Score: 93

 

Tasting Notes (2012-04-03)

 

Appearance: Old gold color, dark, with golden and orange highlights.

 

Nose: Powerful and open; expressive, varietal, and fruity. "Grapey" aromas dominate over a backdrop of traditional rancio reduction. It features wine-soaked staves, cocoa butter, dried fruits, and the honest expression of a Muscat that provides youthfulness (mint, bitter orange, citrus). Complex and full of personality. It has aged gracefully, gaining aging nuances such as honey, marzipan, and quince.

 

Palate: Mellow, rounded, and subtly spiced; savory with high concentration. Very fresh and vibrant, with the sweetness perfectly nuanced by its intense acidity. Chapeau!

 

Personal Score: 92
Tasting Group Score: 94