1978 Le Montrachet

The 1978 Montrachet Grand Cru, tasted in Beaune, had an amber/honey color. The nose is fully matured with marmalade, quince and orange cordial, a little smudged and with an adhesive note that becomes more intense with time. I was hoping that it would magically clear up and become more detailed, but...it doesn't. The palate is rich on the entry with what feels like a bit of botrytis. There is great weight and power here, but it feels fatigued and clearly lacks tension. There is some pleasure to be found on the Sauternes-like finish, but otherwise...well, let's just say I did not finish my glass. Tasted November 2015.