1998 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile - France, Alsace (1/9/2017)
Owing to fears of oxidation, I have been rapidly drinking up my stash of the 1998 CFE. This bottle was absolutely on point, with all the bones showing, a mineral bath in a glass. Peach and floral aromatics and a subtle richness on the palate kept the wine from being completely austere, but what was ultimately the focus, and completely satisfying in its own right, was that skeleton of what makes Riesling, and CFE. There's only one bottle left, and to hell with it, I'll risk the demons and see what happens after another long sleep.
Perfect match with ham and sautéed bok choy by the way...