My experience of German Spatburgunder could be broader, but even the best examples I've had (a small subset of a small group) have never struck me as being structured for ageing anything over the short to medium term. Indeed, the examples I've had at around 5-7 years old have generally aligned themselves with the comment 'Stinky and thin'; too thin too often that is for sure. Finding a 92 that you consider marvellous I feel will be a rare event. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reporting its surprising quality.
My favourite novelty-region Pinots come from Sancerre. I've had some quite old red Sancerre from Vacheron and most of them have been of surprisingly good quality, although I think they are best at around 7-10 years. I recently popped a bottle of his 2002 Sancerre Rouge la Belle Dame and found it to be quite charming and full of life.
Beautiful little Pinots like the Vacheron 02, and I suppose your 92 Spatburgunder, may not be exploding with hedonistic excess, but they can be so attractive, and a delight to drink. We cannot, nor would we want to, drink Richebourg every day, but a light-bodied Pinot Noir will often be a charming drink that does not ask too many questions of you.
I'm staggered it was in good condition
My experience of German Spatburgunder could be broader, but even the best examples I've had (a small subset of a small group) have never struck me as being structured for ageing anything over the short to medium term. Indeed, the examples I've had at around 5-7 years old have generally aligned themselves with the comment 'Stinky and thin'; too thin too often that is for sure. Finding a 92 that you consider marvellous I feel will be a rare event. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for reporting its surprising quality.
My favourite novelty-region Pinots come from Sancerre. I've had some quite old red Sancerre from Vacheron and most of them have been of surprisingly good quality, although I think they are best at around 7-10 years. I recently popped a bottle of his 2002 Sancerre Rouge la Belle Dame and found it to be quite charming and full of life.
Beautiful little Pinots like the Vacheron 02, and I suppose your 92 Spatburgunder, may not be exploding with hedonistic excess, but they can be so attractive, and a delight to drink. We cannot, nor would we want to, drink Richebourg every day, but a light-bodied Pinot Noir will often be a charming drink that does not ask too many questions of you.
Cheers,
David