Patrick Campbell prefers his 1992 to his 1991 (which hailed from a cooler growing
season and longer hang time), but I have a very slight preference for his quite classically-styled
’91. The bouquet of the 1991 Laurel...
Patrick Campbell prefers his 1992 to his 1991 (which hailed from a cooler growing
season and longer hang time), but I have a very slight preference for his quite classically-styled
’91. The bouquet of the 1991 Laurel Glen is deep, complex and offers up lovely secondary
elements in its mélange of desiccated cherries, roasted venison, cigar ash, a touch of chipotle
pepper, gentle herb tones and a lovely base of soil. On the palate the wine is deep, full-bodied
and a bit broader-shouldered than the 1992, with a fine core of fruit (though again, the 1992 is
perhaps just a touch deeper), excellent focus and balance, bright acids and excellent length and
grip on the complex and moderately tannic finish. This is drinking beautifully now, but has only
just reached its plateau of maturity and will continue to cruise along for decades to come. If I
only had a few bottles in the cellar of this wine, I would hold off opening them and let the wine
blossom even more fully. 2011-2035+. 92+