What a difference from the bottle I opened in March. That may have been off b/c this is beautiful. Perfectly aged, nose of cherry, earth, burgundy funk, salinity and savory notes. Fruit notes come off a touch stewed and heavy on the mid palate, leading to a medium finish.
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Nose of dark cherries and balsamic - and somewhat discreet or one dimensional. Much more generous in the mouth with sweet and sour cherries, plum, balsamic, menthol / mineral sensation and finishes with drying lip smacking acidity. A touch muddled and good but doesn't rank with my fav chianti classico's. Decant for an hour+ / drink now.
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Intense nose of raspberry, red fruits and minerals. Lush and round balanced by tart raspberry, crushed rock and acidity leading to a long finish. Very enjoyable and though the fruit is still intense, I don't believe it will get significantly better with time. Drink now.
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2005 Domaine de la Vougeraie Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Damodes
8/20/2020 - Eags25 wrote: 92 Points
What a difference from the bottle I opened in March. That may have been off b/c this is beautiful. Perfectly aged, nose of cherry, earth, burgundy funk, salinity and savory notes. Fruit notes come off a touch stewed and heavy on the mid palate, leading to a medium finish.
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2011 Rocca di Castagnoli Chianti Classico Stielle Gran Selezione
8/10/2020 - Eags25 wrote: 90 Points
Nose of dark cherries and balsamic - and somewhat discreet or one dimensional. Much more generous in the mouth with sweet and sour cherries, plum, balsamic, menthol / mineral sensation and finishes with drying lip smacking acidity. A touch muddled and good but doesn't rank with my fav chianti classico's. Decant for an hour+ / drink now.
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2013 Tyler Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard
8/9/2020 - Eags25 wrote: 90 Points
Intense nose of raspberry, red fruits and minerals. Lush and round balanced by tart raspberry, crushed rock and acidity leading to a long finish. Very enjoyable and though the fruit is still intense, I don't believe it will get significantly better with time. Drink now.
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