Vilmart and Kistler

Dinner at Neighborhood.

2008 Vilmart Cœur de Cuvée, en magnum, dégorgée en Novembre 2016 - there was good acidity on the palate, very nice and elegant with a little bit of floral scent, but also a little savory on the nose.

2004 Kistler Pinot Noir Bodega Headlands Vineyard Cuvée Elizabeth - decanted more than an hour after opening and served 15 minutes later. Pretty sweet on the nose with lovely leather notes, and almost a little floral and violet. Drinking well.

Jikon Tokubetsu Junmai Nama, 2023 - lots of sugary starchy rice on the nose along with some notes of banana. Very fresh and lively.

Full post on dinner is here.