Originally Posted by
nolens volans
Can't for the life of me remember what it was or even where it was from. Suspect it might have been Navarre - not Duero/Rioja/&c at any rate. Very dark and tannic, but surprisingly it did not turn into battery acid as wine of that sort too often does at altitude.
I hope those Spanish viticultors are glad that you approve of them, and that all the impious non-Burgundians who have dared raise their hands to profane the noble cepage of Montrachet feel suitably chastened.
Quite. Although I might go for some simpler bone-dry, lean and mean Chablis.
Actually there are some Navarra that are OK. Although too many still follow the old overly oaky tradition of Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva. With the latter usually the worst...
What's the name of that small town in Navarra, with one of the better Paradores, and one of their leading (but overly oaky) wineries? No too far from the lower part of La Rioja actually. Nice place to stop for a couple of days.
BTW, next time you have a chance, you should try a Madiran if you have not already. Probably one from the Alain Brumont house. Montus or Bouscasse (with an accent).