Jugged for an hour beforehand in a cool decanter at TRB in Beijing (see above), this was a cracker of a Brunello from an excellent vintage. Even though it was their "standard" wine, it was full of flavour and complexity: red cherries and sweet spice kicked things off on nose and palate, before a beautiful floral angle bought delicacy to proceedings. Powerful and rich, yet light on its feet, this has absolutely years left in it. A real winner.
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I’ve always loved Rieussec, and 2005 was a tremendous vintage. Still unfolding, this was pure sugary marmalade, but not cloyingly so. Acidity absolutely on the money, and beautiful with our chocolate mousse desserts. This will evolve into a delicious, top-notch “sticky”.
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2006 Dom Pérignon Champagne
6/21/2017 - The 23rd Parallel Likes this wine:
Fresh and approachable...and perfectly enjoyable...but too young. Infanticide to open this now. Resist!
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2010 Altesino Brunello di Montalcino
6/8/2017 - The 23rd Parallel Likes this wine:
Jugged for an hour beforehand in a cool decanter at TRB in Beijing (see above), this was a cracker of a Brunello from an excellent vintage. Even though it was their "standard" wine, it was full of flavour and complexity: red cherries and sweet spice kicked things off on nose and palate, before a beautiful floral angle bought delicacy to proceedings. Powerful and rich, yet light on its feet, this has absolutely years left in it. A real winner.
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2005 Château Rieussec
5/13/2017 - The 23rd Parallel wrote:
I’ve always loved Rieussec, and 2005 was a tremendous vintage. Still unfolding, this was pure sugary marmalade, but not cloyingly so. Acidity absolutely on the money, and beautiful with our chocolate mousse desserts. This will evolve into a delicious, top-notch “sticky”.
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