1989 Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne: Golden robe. Mature bouquet suggesting musk, hazelnuts, shortbread, preserved ginger, liquorice, honey and sherry notes. The suave palate flaunts richness and intensity, with a lush weight balanced by freshness, without any heaviness. Very long honeyed and spicy finish. A wine with plenty of depth and character, but firmly into the tertiary phase of its development. I think this bottle needs drinking now, unless advanced sherry character is your cup of tea, and will probably hold up for another 3 - 4+ years if stored properly. 18/20 (It went rather well with cheese, especially the very mature Brie de Meaux!)
1959 Palmer (half bottle): Beautiful garnet robe. Leather, violet, coffee, wet stones and earthy. Old spice. Slight drying sensation on the finish. Probably just off peak of its drinking but still holding its structure relatively well. A classy mature claret, if only lacking in vigour. 17/20
