Sandeman, Vau Vintage Vintage:2000 Quite superb and memorable

Quite superb and memorable

with a small part in stainless steel just to loosen the wine's texture up a bit

This very serious effort will benefit from extended keeping

it would be 1971 as I remember it

A discreet touch of wood frames mildly reduced aromas such that I would strongly advise decanting this if you’re going to sacrifice a bottle in the interest of “science”

Sandeman, Vau Vintage Vintage:2000 Quite superb and memorableMedium ruby. Sexy, superripe aromas of grapey dark fruits, mocha, maple syrup and roasted nuts. Very sweet, dense and full, with a glyceral texture and superripe, concentrated, sappy flavors of black raspberry and cherry liqueur. Pliant and approachable but with attractive framing acidity and solid spine. Finishes with fine, dusty tannins and excellent persistence; superripe notes of crystallized berries along with a hint of minty austerity. Stephen