TN: Cheval Blanc 70, MontrachetLatour 78, Niederhauser Hermannshohle Auslese 76

The Niederhauser Hermannshohle riesling auslese 1976 from the state domain has AP Nr. 1 750 053-51-77. It is golden, fully mature and holding well. The bouquet is now very intense and is very complex with clean old riesling, fruits such as yellow peaches, and spice. There is both a flint and iron-like mineral character, hinting at both the Rheingau and the Moselle for this Nahe. There is some honey. The wine is quite sweet, but well balanced with acidity. Very long finish. I reported on this a year or so ago, and this bottle is a bit better than then.

The 1978 Le Montrachet from Louis Latour is still holding well, but I do not think it should be held too much longer. I did not detect any oxidation. It is very concentrated and full. There is some citrus character and a hint of white peaches. There is a bit of oak of medium toast. This wine is more concentrated than Latour's 73, but the 73 seemed to have a bit better balance.

Cheval Blanc 1970 is still holding well and should last several years longer. There is a trace of brick around the rim, but the color is still very intense. There also is plenty of cbuttis and other dark fruit character with a hint of herbs and spice. The tannins are now fairly soft, and there is enough acid to balance. Finish is fairly long. Not an 82 Cheval Blanc by any means, but still a very decent wine.