Selosse and Paillard

Dinner at Sushi Saito in Tokyo.

Jacques Selosse Version Originale, dégorgée 28 Octobre 2008 - the nose was wonderful, so fragrant, with a little toasty brioche. The wine was now mature and elegant, with good acidity on the palate but not sharp at all. Drinking so beautifully right now. Later on the nose was showing a little savory notes like Chinese salted plum, with a hint of minerals. Gotta give this at least 98 points or more as this wine was just so alluring.

1995 Bruno Paillard Nec Plus Ultra, bouteille n° 6253/9393, dégorgée en Octobre 2006 - this was soooo savory on the nose with the same Chinese salted plum, along with some aged tangerine peel. Definitely a shorter finish, and milder on the palate than expected. Still a very nice wine, but pales in comparison to the Selosse. About 90 minutes in the acidity on the palate was getting higher. Still very fresh and lively.

Full post on dinner is here.