They have been drinking beautifully over the last couple years - always a standout and one of my favorites.
Two weeks ago I opened a bottle and it didn't seem right. It was tasty, but quite flat / muted - plus a bit rough and bitter.
More like a decent 20yo, rather than the usual spectacular bottle that easily holds its own with tawny's 40 years and older.
A week later I opened another bottle to see if this was an aberration. No, same thing!
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I put the second bottle in a decanter for a few days. That took away the rough edges, and it is now sweet and smooth - but not even close to the richness and complexity I would expect.
All the bottles have been properly stored in a cool dark cellar since purchase.
Has anyone else experienced this? I know a tawny can decline after a number of years - but these are only 3 years old.
Thx for your thoughts.