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1996 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero
7/18/2022 - chevalblanc1959 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Opened and decanted last night hoping to enjoy it with an amazing grade 5 Japanese wagyu sirloin steak. What a disappointment, totally acidic and not much else. Out of curiosity I decided to pour it back into the bottle and give it 24 hours time. Well, lo and behold, tonight another bottle emerged. Quite full bodied, it had shed almost all the acidic part and in its place a good taste of red fruit emerged. Really enjoyed it with some Stilton cheese. What a great surprise!
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2005 MastroJanni Brunello di Montalcino
7/16/2022 - chevalblanc1959 wrote: 85 Points
Once again a disappointing Brunelli from a supposedly top producer. The main word that comes to mind is acidic, followed by light bodied. It wasn’t plonk but I can think of hundreds of far better bottles for a third of the price. Unfortunately capacity to age is not something that Brunellos are capable of imho. They are for the most part totally overrated and can’t hold a candle to 4th or even 5th Bordeaux growths.
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2003 Château Cap de Faugères
7/12/2020 - chevalblanc1959 wrote: 92 Points
This is a truly splendid example of a perfectly made 2003 Bordeaux. The color is still very deep with no hints of ageing. On the nose an explosion of red and black fruit. Very chewy on the palate, lots of substance, quite tannic, needs a good 45 min in the decanter. Great length, a fantastic wine at a truly remarkable price. So glad I bought 60 bottles en primeur a! Don’t hesitate buying at least a case if you can find it.
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