On Thursday 19th December 2013 a subset of the obvious suspects gathered at The Bell in Wendens Ambo to taste old, peculiar and unknown bottles.
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The 1969 Chateau Barbier kindly provided by my brother Adam.
1969 Chateau Barbier
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Alex Bridgeman
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Re: 1969 Chateau Barbier
Deep gold colour, with a slight green hint on the rim. Big on the nose, with lovely honeyed apricots and caramelized oranges. Empty on entry, oddly hollow, just some vague flavours of super-ripe mandarin oranges. Very pleasant lengthy finish showing pleasant orange length. Nice, but definitely saved by the finish. 87/100.
Top Ports in 2022: Quinta do Noval Nacional 1931. I have never drunk such a wonderful bottle of Port. I cried with joy.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.
2023: Fonseca 1966. There are not many better Ports.
Re: 1969 Chateau Barbier
I noted only soft sweetness, but recall it to be lovely, though lighter than really good.