1971 Savigny-les-Beaune Les Dominodes, Drouhin

17 Jun 2012: Inspired by my very nice experience of a 1976 Pernand-Vergelesses Ile des Vergelesses, Dubreuil-Fontaine, we thought we would try out the 1971 Savigny-lès-Beaune Les Dominodes, Joseph Drouhin, that we've had in our cellar for quite a while.  The label was largely torn, but we managed to tape together what was left. 

Garnet robe, with slightly brick rim. The initial metallic taint dissipated rather rapidly on aeration in the glass.  A most elegant tertiary nose showing leather, wet stones, meaty, mushroom, with plenty of red fruit.   On the palate, supple with a very silky texture.  The wine could be compared to a well-aged old lady, graceful, elegant, with a fine bone structure, red cherry, raspberry, rose petals and truffle.  Lingering finish.   A Burgundian classic, a beautifully-aged wine, with finesse and purity transcending the generations.  Simply gorgeous.  This wine is drinking at peak but will keep drinking well for another 5- 6+ years, depending on storage.   How about steamed chicken with Chinese dried mushrooms or a medley of braised mushrooms in oyster sauce?  Yummy!!

We're totally dumbfounded by how wonderful this wine is showing......18/20