Nick A's "Good Barolo and Barbaresco" at 67 PM

67 Pall Mall, London
Tasted Friday, March 22, 2024 by Vinumming & Ahhing with 67 views

Introduction

What a fabulous evening. A treat to try such a range.

Flight 1 - Fizz (2 Notes)

Flight 2 - Fully Mature (3 Notes)

Flight 3 - In the Zone (4 Notes)

  • 2001 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Santo Stefano 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Red fruited, some smoke and a little grenadine. With air some caper salinity and citrus hints. Palate feels fresh and youthful; great focus.

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  • 2004 Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy Barbaresco Martinenga Camp Gros 95 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco

    Iodine, redcurrants and sweet pastry on the nose almost into Bakewell territory. Palate fresh and, for me, the palate with the most to say this evening. Tannins for once fully resolved. Acidity absolutely à point and great mouthfeel. My wine of the night.

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  • 2004 Elio Grasso Barolo Riserva Rüncot 93 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    This is a game of two halves. First 45 mins it's playing slowly out from the back and I'm unmoved. Expected goals. Zip. Then after the break much less aloof; there is still an olive brine and caper salinity but it becomes more impressive; some cassia bark syrup, conkers and meat juices. Tannic but once senses more to show in the years ahead.

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  • 2001 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    A generously opened additional bottles from the cellars. It's tight and so young for a wine of its age but there are some delightful red fruit, thyme and smoky notes on pouring. With air a little rosehip and some slightly high toned strawberry. Some caper too. Palate is more open than some but still on the tight side. Quite cerebral for me.

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Flight 4 - Still Quite Young (4 Notes)

Flight 5 - Barsac (1 Note)

  • 2005 Château Doisy-Daëne 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

    Had a half of this in Jan and this is so youthful by comparison. Intense lemon curd, passionfruit coulis and lime juice nose. With air some pineapple, and almond hints emerge. Very enjoyable stuff.

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Closing

67 PM did a great job and it made such a huge difference having 13 Zalto Burgundy glasses each

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