I have tasted many 1961 over the years, this continues to be one of my favorite wines...The strange thing is that this bottle with its high necklinewas the youngest 1961 that I had ever tried, wine had an great Providence - One owner and one incredible cellar.
1961 was a magical year on the right bank; now over 50 years of age it has lost some weight but picked up elegance on the nose - wet clay, graphite/lead pencil, umami/truffle - nose candy for sure. — 12 years ago
Best moscato I have had with a higher ABV. Currently my moscato of choice! — 12 years ago
Pickled grapes, candied nuts, currants, oak on the nose. Juicy! Blackberries, oaky tannins, herbs with some fresh vegetables (mint, pepper, thyme). Drinking fantastically with more life left! — 12 years ago
Aging very nicely with some left to go. Enjoyed with prime top sirloin. — 11 years ago
Bright, fresh, tons of life left in it. Great fruit, crisp acid, silky tannins. Yum! — 12 years ago
Ian Burrows
Sommelier Atelier Crenn
Youngster. Expectations met. Only regret, one left, and we feel like it's an estimated 15+ years from maturity.... Eeeeek... — 10 years ago