1981 Warre LBV

[jdaw1]

On Thursday 19th October 2017 a small emergency was held at the Boot & Flogger, with five attendees. The theme was ‘Mature V.P. or L.B.V.’, blind, and both types showed beautifully.

Links:

• Review of the evening as a whole;
• 1967 Cockburn (JC);
• 1984 Warre LBV (JDAW);
• 1970 Taylor (MPM);
• 1978 Taylor Vargellas (ARM);
• 1981 Warre LBV (WPS);
• Placemats;
• Planning and arrangements.

[jdaw1]

W81 LBV, labelled WPS. Lovely translucent red. Early palate showing some bitterness, then sweet cherries, then a more generalised big rich sweetness.

I guessed LBV, but completely the wrong one. Other guesses were GM87 and W66. Another delicious bottle, which — by an edge — won second place.

[flash_uk]

35% opacity, red-brown, amber rim. Lovely rich nose, christmas cake, red fruits, strawberries and, coffee! Smooth entry, gentle heat, sweet, dry fruits. Very slight bitterness towards the finish. Very nice.