1970 Chateau Labarde, Haut-Medoc, France Caol Ila

1970 Chateau Labarde, Haut-Medoc, France Caol IlaA rare survivor from Frances midcentury winemaking heritage This bottle of 1970 Chateau la Barde is a remarkable piece of French wine historyan authentic midcentury red preserved for over five decades. Bottled in an era when French producers relied on traditional field blends and long, slow maturation, it offers collectors a glimpse into a style and craftsmanship that has largely disappeared. The bottle shows the expected signs of ageshoulderlevel

this 12 Year Old version might surprise you

The arrival is oily and boasts a reasonable mouthfeel

pepper and cinchona

with lingering spice and a dry

ripe fruit

The base malt was said to be Aberlour

Butterscotch and soft oak

Although sake is usually served warm

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