"The 1955 was no slouch, quickly picking up where the 1959 left off. The nose was seductive with great cedar, nut and caramel aromas, and touches of animal, brick and cinnamon. The nose was fabulous and almost stole the show from the 1959. I went on my '55 tangent, about how this was probably one of the most overlooked, overall, great vintages of the century. Secondary layers of spice, earth and sawdust of cedar rounded out its complex nose. The palate was great; its earthy flavors fit right in with its overall personality, and caramel ones supplemented the earth wonderfully."
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