The 1996 Tokay-Pinot Gris Clos Jebsal Selection de Grains Nobles has the potential to live for 50 or more years. Quince, smoke, and honey aromas lead to a bracing, cranberry, candied orange zest, groseille, sweet tea, rose, and jammy apricot-crammed personality. It has perfect balance, a full body, and unbelievable length. Anticipated maturity: now-2050+. Importer: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 524-1524.
Pierre Rovani - 21 June 1999