In the eyes of most people, “wine is the fragrance of aging”, it seems that the longer the wine is aged, the higher the quality will be. But is the wine really the older the better?
To answer this question, we first need to understand the concept of a wine’s “drinking period”. Each wine has its own drinking period, the period when it is most suitable for drinking, which is a reflection of the state of the wine itself. The drinking period of wine is just like the flowering period, and the flowers have a period of time. At the same time, some flowers are in full bloom, and some flowers are still in bud. Some wines are fruity and energetic when young and need to be drunk as soon as possible, while some wonderful wines are more fragrant and suitable for aging. Therefore, the drinking period of each wine is different, and the hero cannot be judged by age alone.
At present, most common wines on the market are mainly characterized by fruity flavors, which are simple and easy to drink. They should be opened as soon as possible after bottling. Continued aging will not improve their flavor and taste. After the drinking period, they will begin to decline, and the flavor and taste will be greatly reduced.
Of course, there are also many wines that can be aged for decades or even hundreds of years, especially the famous wines from all over the world (such as some famous wines in Bordeaux). They have great ageing potential and can develop over time, showing different charm and style at different stages.
For these wines, they may be slightly green when they are young, and their aroma and flavor are more restrained. They need to slowly bloom after sobering, but they have their own style; wines in the development stage can gradually show changes in flavor and taste. Gradually rounded; while well-aged wines are more supple and their flavor layers become more complex. From youth, development to maturity, it is a great joy to observe the changes a wine undergoes over time.
As William Shakespeare said, “Vine is given life if it is drunk at the right time.” The age of wine is not always better, and wines at different stages of development have their own unique and charming features. place. Any stage is worth tasting as long as your wine is still drinking.
