Tasted at my 45th birthday party on February 19th, 2005.

I have no idea how long this wine was decanted. I know the taster who brought it had decanted it at home, so I would guess at least seven hours before tasting.

A sweet-smelling nose of honey, citrus and apricots led to a full-bodied, almost syrupy-textured palate, with a long finish. Certainly not the finest Sauternes from this vintage, it is still an outstanding effort, if a little low in acidity.

Mike