1865 Giscours
BY NEAL MARTIN |
I don’t know the record for the oldest bottle in Cellar Favorites, but this must be a contender. It certainly ranks as one of the oldest bottles of Claret that I have drunk, and I should point out that it was drunk, not tasted. This note is parsed from a forthcoming article recounting the bottles that accompanied a series of dinners celebrating the publication of my book. Since it is so unique in terms of maturity, I felt it deserved time in the spotlight as a Cellar Favorite, notwithstanding that I could delve a little deeper into its background. The bottle was served blind, hence the palpable anticipation as the sommelier poured the mysterious wine for about a dozen guests.
