2019 Marchesi Mazzei Chianti Classico Castello di Fonterutoli Gran Selezione

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  5/2/2024 - Rodenbach99 wrote: 89 Points

  Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli 2015-2016-2017-2018 et 2019
  
  Les robes se ressemblent, le 2015 est légèrement tuilé. Le 2018 semble plus mince et moins concentrée. Les autres sont rubis assez foncée.
  
  Pour le nez le 2015 offre une touche de réduction, de fruits séchés et de pruneau. Le tabac revient dans tous les millésimes. Le 2016 est le plus fermé et le 2017 le plus expressif. Le 2019 a une touche de caca et d’épices. On sent la ligne entre tous ces millésimes.
  
  En bouche le 2015 est le plus long, le tabac transpire, il semble être le meilleur du lot. Il est tout de même âcre et astringent. Le 2016 a aussi des cerises avec une bonne acidité. Les tanins sont secs. En 2017 les tanins sont pâteux. 2018 tant qu’à lui a de la cire à chaussure du cuir et des pruneaux. Les tanins sont moins secs. Pour le 2019 la finale est longue sur des fruits rouges, il n’a aucune complexité, les tanins sont aussi secs.
  
  Il y aussi une ligne directrice, tous manquent de fraicheur et sont astringent. Décevant.

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  12/18/2023 - Lord Marc wrote: 89 Points

  This wine was medium-bodied with medium tannins. It was fairly light for my palate, I prefer more dense wines. Overall the fruit was well balanced with some wild cherries, spice and currants. Overall a good Grand Selezione, however, there are other options for this price point.

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  12/17/2023 - _Xenon Likes this wine: 91 Points

  This wine is a huge promise for the future - Do NOT open these bottles now. I had a 10 year old bottle last year. It was terrific!! 94+

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  4/28/2023 - David J Cooper wrote: 93 Points

  A lot to love here. Medium light red. Very elegant nose, floral red cherry fruit, orange peel, some earthiness but more floral than earthy. Dry delicious fresh flavours and a mid weight finish.
  
  Not as bold as the Felsina wines in 2019 but if you like elegant and approachable this is great.

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  4/27/2023 - isbjoern wrote: 92 Points

  tasted @Vancouver International Wine Festival 2023: Another of the highlights tonight. Great acidity here, very mineral, super elegant texture and tannins, fine red and black berry fruit. So clean, fresh and mouthwatering. Love it. This is beautiful now but will likely get even better with a bit of age. - 92+ points

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