Celebration drinks

Drinks at a friend's home.

2009 Roses de Jeanne Côte de Béchalin, dégorgêe avril 2016 - nice and toasty nose. Good ripeness on the palate but still got some acidity.

2014 L'If - served 1 hour after decanting. First whiff was very fruit forward with exotic vanilla, but closed down 30 minutes later, and opened up again after 2 hours in decanter, with more smoke.

1996 Yquem, en demi-bouteille - the color was much darker than expected. Nose showing marmalade, a little nutty, and a little acetone. Not as sweet on the palate as expected.