DTC; Low budget wines plus some more expensive pirates.

@ SS
Tasted Friday, January 31, 2014 by Zweder with 433 views

Introduction

We all had to bring 2 bottles. We did not know which wines the others brought. The host made the lineup and poured all wines blind. We did not know when our own wines were poured. And we also did not know there were expensive wines in the lineup. Luckily some of us brought a 3rd better wine as well.

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  • 2010 Antinori Tignanello 91 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    The bouquet is still locked, but shows cherries and some rustic barnyard flavors. On the palate dark and red berry fruits, some bell pepper, juicy and good acidity and good tannin with still a firm bite. Good length. Still too young and not at its best. Wait at least until 2016 or 2017+. Will drink nicely until well into the 2020's. 90 - 91+ for this evening.

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  • 2010 Cafaggio Chianti Classico Villa Cafaggio 86 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG

    Just some general notes. Light all the way. Some red berry fruits, cherries, herbs, mild acidity and tannin and soft bitterness in the finish. Ok and clean wine.

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  • 2009 Château Canon (Canon-Fronsac) 86 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Canon-Fronsac

    In the bouquet red and dark forest fruits, a bit lactic with cherries as well. On the palate red berries and cherries, some sweet spices and some herbs. Good acidity and still youthful tannin. Overall an ok wine.

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  • 2010 Ronan by Clinet 86 Points

    France, Bordeaux

    The bouquet shows youthful lactic cherries. On the palate creamy and juicy red fruits, some earth, friendly acidity and round tannin. A pleasant and easy going wine.

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  • 2011 La Braccesca (Antinori) Syrah Cortona Achelo 83 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Cortona

    Herbaceous bouquet with lactic cherries. On the palate juicy red berries and cherries, supple and round with mild acidity and tannin. A commercially well made wine for everyone to like.

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  • 2011 Lammershoek Syrah LAM 77 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Swartland

    In the bouquet almost like cherry/berry liquor. On the palate a lot of ripe and sweet juicy fruits, like lemonade with alcohol. There is some acidity and tannin, but overall this wine is completely out of balance and does not give any pleasure.

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  • 2000 Château Montus Madiran La Tyre 91 Points

    France, Southwest France, Madiran

    In the bouquet red and dark forest fruits and some mint. On the palate juicy and ripe fruits, a bit dusty, good acidity and beautiful, still slightly sticky tannin. Not the blockbuster you might expect, but in fact a harmonious and elegant wine with still some years to go.

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  • 2005 Château La Gineste Cahors Secrets 87 Points

    France, Southwest France, Cahors

    In the bouquet red and dark berries and eucalyptus. On the palate a full bodied and concentrated wine with dark berries, a lot of oak and sticky tannin. Not in a really nice balance at this moment. Maybe wise to wait a few years.

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  • 1998 Château Montus Madiran Cuvée Prestige 91 Points

    France, Southwest France, Madiran

    Beautiful bouquet with creamy dark berries, garrigue and a touch of barnyard. Same on the palate. Good acidity and still powerful tannin. A mouth full of concentrated and rustic wine with a good complexity and length. Still several years of future.

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