The Quarts de Chaume displays honeysuckle, liquid minerals and touches of almond paste aromatically as well as a stunning, driven character with virtually perfect harmony and balance between its sweet super-ripe fruit and acidity. This floral and quince-laden, well-delineated wine has a seemingly unending finish. Anticipated maturity: 1999-2030+.Importers: Classic Wine Imports, Boston, MA; tel; (617) 731-6644, for New York: Wine Markets International, New York, NY; tel: (516) 364-1850, and for California: Atherton Wine Imports, Atherton, CA; tel: (415) 328-6639.

Shows a touch of burnt orange in its color, with lovely aromas of ginger and mulled cider. The flavors--pear tartine, fruitcake, maple sugar and candied orange peel--show maturity, but the acidity remains riveting and the finish long and sweet. A powerful showing.--Baumard non-blind vertical. Drink now through 2025. 1,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: France / Loire / Quarts de Chaume Select to Add