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1986 Warre LBV
Posted: 11:01 Fri 08 Jul 2016
by PhilW
Being thirsty, opened another of these. The first bottle I have been disappointed by; it has all the right flavours BUT with an overlay of... pear drops? (possibly not the right name, but you know, the red/yellow sweets we had as kids). This was decant +2h, so it might have blown off or improved by tonight, but I fear that may be wishful thinking.
Re: 1986 Warre LBV
Posted: 12:11 Fri 08 Jul 2016
by Alex Bridgeman
Pear drops is a classic sign of volatile acidity (VA). Sometimes this integrates into the wine and adds a layer of complexity that is quite enjoyable but other times it is just too intrusive and detracts from the enjoyment of a wine. Hopefully you have the former and not the latter.
Re: 1986 Warre LBV
Posted: 14:15 Fri 08 Jul 2016
by LGTrotter
Perhaps they were rhubarb and custard?
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Re: 1986 Warre LBV
Posted: 16:32 Fri 08 Jul 2016
by PhilW
Definitely
pear drops.
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Fingers crossed for better integration tonight per Alex's comments.
Re: 1986 Warre LBV
Posted: 09:25 Sat 09 Jul 2016
by PhilW
No improvement after 24hrs. Still perfectly drinkable, just not the loveliness it should have been.
Rated ok (faulty).