TN: 1986 Trevallon
This bottle (the last) was in good condition with a high fill. Marked
"Les Baux" AOC Coteaux d'Aix en
Provence. 12% alcohol, surely a rarity now. The label says Imported by
Ideal Wine Medford Ma
(printed on the label, don't know if they were the only importer then)
and as I recall it was quite
expensive, perhaps $15 US in '89. IIRC I bought this from Marty's
Liquor in Newton (was living
in Watertown at the time).
An excellent cork, good dark color but getting a little brickish. The
nose is huge, with black
fruits, garrigue, spice. In mouth a great balance, fully mature with
plums and black cherry, tar
and tons of liquorish, saddle leather. Strangely Bordeaux-like. Very
good length. If any fault
could be found, perhaps a little too low acid for my tastes.
As the meal, simple rare roast beef with mashed potatoes and fresh
picked string beans, went
on, the wine fell apart a little: shortened up, started showing a little
bell pepper on the front etc.
Still pleasurable but clearly showing age.
We didn't decant or let breath. A delicious bottle, but if you're lucky
enough to have some,
drink up.
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