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🏰The 1990 Foreau Clos Naudin Vouvray Goutte d'Or Moelleux is a "magnificent achievement" and a true rarity, as the Goutte d'Or cuvée is produced only in exceptional vintages, with merely four in 94 years (1947, 1990, 2011, 2015). Rated an impressive 99 points by Neal Martin, this wine is a beacon of perfection from Domaine du Clos Naudin, a revered producer in Vouvray. The 1990 vintage, harvested in late October with minimal intervention, boasts around 170gm/L of residual sugar, promising a wine that will continue to evolve beautifully for decades.
Visually, it presents an iridescent, deep golden to dark brown, "tea-like" color with glints of orange, a characteristic of its age. The nose offers disarming purity and exquisitely defined scents of 【quince, elderflower, caramelized pear, white peach, fig, dried apricots, caramel, spice, wax, and honey】. On the palate, it delivers a showstopping impact with immense sweetness perfectly buffered by lip-pursing acidity, creating an almost painful intensity and crazy length. Expect a harmonious, effortlessly balanced, and precise experience, with layers of 【marmalade, molasses, burnt sugar, tangerine, and brown spices】.
🍴This exquisite dessert wine is a perfect companion for fruit-based desserts, such as a classic tarte tatin, crème brûlée, or a rich Russian honey cake. Its complexity also allows it to be enjoyed on its own as a contemplative experience.
🥂A true collector's item, this wine is ideal for celebrating significant milestones or for a profound tasting experience. Its drinking window extends to 2050, promising continued development.
For this 1990 vintage, expect a deep golden to amber color and complex tertiary aromas of dried fruit, honey, and nuts. Be mindful of the cork, which may be fragile due to age, and the capsule. Decanting is recommended to allow the wine to open up and separate any natural sediment. Serve slightly chilled, around 10-12°C (50-54°F), to best appreciate its sweetness and acidity.