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2005 Paolo Bea Rosso de Véo
2/14/2011 - GrapeExpectations wrote: 93 Points
I am almost too busy enjoying this wine right now to give a proper tasting note (it is absolutely spectacular) but I have time to clear up the confusion about which blends the 05 and 02 Rosso de Véo are. According to Paolo Bea's website the 05 is indeed 100% young vine Sagratino while the 02 is the standard blend of 65% Sagratino, 25% Sangiovese, and 10% Montepulciano.
http://www.paolobea.com/eng/rosso-de-veo%20IGTUmbria.aspx
http://www.paolobea.com/eng/rosso-de-veo-montefalco.aspx
This wine is amazingly well balanced, with decent acidity, and goes extremely well with pasta. We had it with oyster mushroom, Asiago, and Fontina cheese ravioli with a red sauce and there were plenty of earthy notes that complimented the mushrooms. The body was actually quite light but there was a good amount of fruit and tannin. It definitely benefited from decanting. It definitely has that unique quality I have come to love in Bea's Sagratino.
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2007 Domaine François Cotat Sancerre Chavignol Rosé
1/25/2011 - GrapeExpectations wrote: 92 Points
This was an excellent Rosé. There was faint fruit on the nose and a significant mineral note. The color was very very light and a little bit orange. The taste also had a pronounced mineral note, a little grapefruit, and some soft berry. Quite a long finish. I served this with a miso glazed salmon file. There was a little bit of residual sugar in this wine and it went very well with the sweetness in the miso glaze (reduced sake and mirin with white miso).
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2007 Catherine et Pierre Breton Bourgueil Nuits d'Ivresse
1/24/2011 - GrapeExpectations wrote: 92 Points
I absolutely love this wine. Its got bright fruit yet not over ripe at all. Its very well balanced. Noticeable yet mellow tannins on the gums when swished around the mouth yet not unpleasant or furry. I did not sense much acidity. Deep purple plumb color. Not much fruit on the nose but definitely some kind of minerals. I tasted black cherry, dark fruit, and a slight tart rhubarb note. Very tasty....curious to see where this one goes with more age if I can let it go that long.
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