A belated entry -- I came across a forgotten bottle of 2004 Chateau de Fosse-Seche Reserve du Pigeonniere this afternoon. Much to my surprise, the wine is in great shape. The cork was pristine. Deep garnet color. Dark red fruits, spice and a little graphite on the nose. A little tannic on first taste, but nice acidity and fruit. After about an hour, the tannins are in balance with the fruit and acid. More profound fruit now on the nose. Seems like this is just hitting its stride. Glad I have one more bottle! I also found 2 bottles of 2008 Fosse-Seche Arcane. This chenin should be interesting to sample, although 1 bottle is a little sticky around the capsule :^(
I am happy to hear this 2004 was not only in good shape but showing beautifully! I haven’t had much experience with those wines with bottle age, so that is great to hear! Sorry about the chenin though, I’ll keep my fingers crossed it is still OK! Thank you for all your support this past year, Michael! 🙏❤️ And Happy Holidays to you!
A belated entry -- I came across a forgotten bottle of 2004 Chateau de Fosse-Seche Reserve du Pigeonniere this afternoon. Much to my surprise, the wine is in great shape. The cork was pristine. Deep garnet color. Dark red fruits, spice and a little graphite on the nose. A little tannic on first taste, but nice acidity and fruit. After about an hour, the tannins are in balance with the fruit and acid. More profound fruit now on the nose. Seems like this is just hitting its stride. Glad I have one more bottle! I also found 2 bottles of 2008 Fosse-Seche Arcane. This chenin should be interesting to sample, although 1 bottle is a little sticky around the capsule :^(
All-in-all, a nice Christmas surprise!
Season's Greetings!
I am happy to hear this 2004 was not only in good shape but showing beautifully! I haven’t had much experience with those wines with bottle age, so that is great to hear! Sorry about the chenin though, I’ll keep my fingers crossed it is still OK! Thank you for all your support this past year, Michael! 🙏❤️ And Happy Holidays to you!