Bottles courtesy of kiefdog. This 2005 vintage has an aroma that is full of wood notes followed by funky notes and some tartness. The taste is much the same with apples mixing with funk like tartness that carries nicely into the finish. Yummy interesting beverage that holds a bit of complexity and ending dry and refreshing. Loved it.

2003 750mL bottle drunk on 5/26/07
Interestingly enough, I had the non-organic version of the same year, though it was only 2 years old, vs. this 4 year old bottle. I certainly can’t tell the difference from the organic and non-organic version, but obviously, the difference in age made the difference in flavor. I think this one is probably best around 2 years old, as it was just a touch tired at 4 years, with tons of dryness and a little bit of paperiness on the finish. That being said, it was still absolutely delicious, and full of fun wild yeast notes. Never overdone in barrel character, the wood only adds a moderate layer of complexity that does not outdo the apples. Lots of vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cheesy lacto character, with a champagne-like effervescence and quenching body.
Lacing is provided as well, and the clear liquid shines a brilliant gold with a thin white head perched atop that falls quickly, just like champagne.
With age, also, comes stronger, more earthy flavors and aromas, gaining more "farmy" character and less clear brett, lacto, oak delineations. Quite well-homogenized in to one big wild, sweaty, cheesy apple concoction. Moderate sweetness still exists. It’s incredible to see how they’ve managed to keep some residual sugar from being eaten by the critters. Moderately acidic finish may be a bit too aggressive, but is certainly nothing unusual for the style. Splendid as always from Dupont.