nose was a bit dumb. One found the minerally core of citrusy fruit, but not much more. The palate was much more inviting with an intense note of citrus, excellent balance and long finish. The Rare has always been one of those chamagnes that remind me of a laser beam, it seems to rifle down the palate rather than sit and expand upon it, very good acidity and less viscosity. This bottle was no different. I hope it will come out of its "phase" if that is indeed where it is right now. It should surely improve over the next 3-5 years and last another dozen once it wakes from its slumber