Hibiki 30 Year Old Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva From a parcel of Pinot

From a parcel of Pinot Noir planted in 1990 on a west-facing slope of Portlandian limestone in Vincelottes near Irancy

making Descombes' releases generally quite a bit later than those of his fellow vignerons

2018 Jean-Christophe Jezequel Vieilles Vignes Sauvignon

This quaffer is shortly macerated and pressed

Hibiki 30 Year Old Whisky, Japan M. Antonio de la Riva From a parcel of PinotA pinnacle Hibiki release composed of some of Suntorys oldest malt and grain stocks, aged predominantly in Mizunara and sherry casks. The 30 layers decades of oxidative concentration with the aromatic lift of rare Mizunara: sandalwood, lacquered fruit, dark honey, and umami rich depth. Texture is impossibly silken, tannin fully resolved, and the finish long, warm, and incense driven. A masterclass in Japanese blending at extreme age.