Tyrrells Vat 47

Davidc · Post by **Davidc** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:23 pm

Hi Forumites,

I have a bottle of '95 Tyrrells Vat 47 Pinot Chardonnay that I'm looking to open. I was wondering if anyone had tried one recently. i know that they can cellar fairly well, but 12 years may be pushing it.

Thanks in advance,
DavidC

Wayno · Post by **Wayno** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:29 pm

Tyrells Vat 47 Chardonnay 1995
Deep yellow colour, funky, cheesy nose and very complex palate with a whole manner of nuts, spices and barnyard evocations thrown into the mix. Very long and very fresh for a wine of this age. Fantastic, a real surprise.

This is my note of the wine, above. I found it remarkably fresh still. Tasted about three months ago and cellared well I'd say.

SueNZ · Post by **SueNZ** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:11 pm

Further to Wayno's 1995, I recently had a 1998 Hunter Valley chardonnay (Lindemans 9281) and it was amazing! Okay, so it was only 9 years old but still plenty of life ahead of it.
You could be in for a treat.

Davidc · Post by **Davidc** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 4:34 pm

Thanks Wayno,

It should be interesting.

DavidC

I'm Thirsty · Post by **I'm Thirsty** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 7:17 pm

The '95 is definatly drinking really well right now.

I had one a couple of months ago with scallops and prawns, made a very simple sauce for them with a glass of the wine a little butter and a few fresh herbs. Great way to spend an afternoon!

Davidc · Post by **Davidc** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 11:44 am

Hi Guys,
Had the Vat 47 last night. Opened up relatively fresh for a 12 yo Chardonnay. There was still fruit, with lovely complexity - nutmeg, spice and some complex earthy flavours. Long palate with a real silkiness to it.
Lovely surprise!
DavidC

bacchaebabe · Post by **bacchaebabe** » Thu Jun 07, 2007 1:50 pm

I had an 86 Vat 47 a couple of weeks ago. The notes should be handy. Anyhoo, fresh as a daisy. No worries about these wines keeping!