2019 Domaine de Montbourgeau Vin Jaune de l'Etoile (620ml)

2019 was a cold year, and the 2019 L'Etoile Vin Jaune is stunning. It's smoky, peaty, yeasty, expressive, complex and detailed, with hints of orange peel, iodine, green walnut, spices, curry and fennel. It's elegant and balanced, rich and textured. It's not a shy wine at 15.4% alcohol, but it has a vibrant twist that keeps the balance and poise with the L'Etoile finesse and freshness. It was sourced from vines in Les Budes planted in 1988 on gray marl soils. This has to be one of the finest Vin Jaunes at Montbourgeau in recent years. They are so balanced and elegant that they are drinkable from early on, but it will gain complexity with years in the bottle. (LG) 98+