2004 Maiden and 2010 MNSC

Dinner at Imperial Treasure Fine Chinese Cuisine in Tsim Sha Tsui.

2010 Hospices de Beaune Beaune 1er Cru Cuvée Rousseau-Deslandes, mis en bouteille par Lucien Le Moine pour MNSC - started drinking after 10 minutes in the decanter. The big familiar toasty nose showed up right away, along with wonderful fruit that was not quite jammy like a Cali, but fresh and lively nonetheless. Delicious.

2004 Harlan Estate The Maiden - started drinking after 45 minutes in the decanter. Initially the nose was a little more muted than expected, with perhaps slightly more Asian spices. Second try showed a bigger nose along with stronger alcohol, now opening up more and packing a punch. Got that big, woodsy nose with smoke and grilled meats. This was really nice now. Plenty of sweet fruit left, too... and got the sweetness on the palate.

Full post on dinner is here.