580. Sanchez Romate, Miguel Fontádez Florido Single Butt 1/1 Oloroso Sherry, NV (2011) 
579. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Amontillado Sherry, NV (2011) 
578. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Pedro Ximénez No. 25 Sherry, NV (2011) 
577. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Amontillado No. 23 Sherry, NV (2011) 
576. Forstmeister Geltz Zilliken, Saarburger Rausch Riesling Kabinett Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2001 
575. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Fino No. 24 Montilla, NV (2011) 
£??; 12%
We picked up a couple of bottles from POTG (continuing our Optimor work-through of their Champagne range!) to toast Sven’s imminent wedding. This was my preferred choice, and I’d heard people talk about Billecart-Salmon as a good producer. Pale yellow-gold with some green glints. Fine mousse, and a super-fine bead. Initially a biscuit whiff, but this opened into apricot fruit with a touch of vanilla. Quite creamy apricot fruit, with fairly crisp acidity and (I think) a moderate dosage that gave roundness but not ‘fatness’. Well balanced. A flinty / smoky hint on the (quite long) finish.
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