Old Alsace and one Rheingau

1983 Leon Beyer,Tokaj Pinot Gris Vendange Tardives;
Pale golden, burnt rubber, warm alcohol. Lacks everything, there is a kind of freshness here, in the finish, just to big, and then dies of. 56

1983 Trimbach, Gewürztraminer Vendange Tardives;
Deep golden, some minerality, almost no acidity, bitter, drying out it seems, a bit alcoholic. 60

1989 Hugel, Tokaj Pinot Gris Vendange Tardives;
Deep golden, canned mushrooms, more acidity, more elegant, but not too complex even here, a dissapointing trio. 68

1971 Langwerth Von Simmern, Rauenthaler Baiken, Riesling Auslese; Auction wine
Pale amber, petroleum, freshly cooked crayfish, apricots and pineapple, very clean and elegant, marmelade and orange peal. Fresh and quite youthfull expression, even as it has developed features, long and complex, and a huge star after those Alsacians. 90