Finca Allende, Aurus Vintage:1996 A somewhat rustic leathery element

A somewhat rustic leathery element currently dominates underlying fruit

B Superblend comes across as more refined and elegant than the 802

pure and effortlessly stylish mouth feel

At the same time in keeping with its having been harvested immediately after significant rainfall there isnt the focused sense of concentration that applies to this years Scharzhofberg Spätlesen or to a more typical Müller Kabinett

Lovely and very Chambolle

Finca Allende, Aurus Vintage:1996 A somewhat rustic leathery elementThe 1996 Aurus has a rustic, leathery bouquet that is animally and feral. The palate is medium bodied with light, slightly disjointed tannins, while the fruit seems to have ebbed away towards the simple finish. Drink now. Commencing with the Allende Blanc, I was impressed by how well this ages. Predominantly Viura with a higher percentage of Malvasia in older vintages, it develops a fine waxy texture and almost dried Barsac like personality.