Rich dark red, with a little fading on rim. After PnP, the nose is sweet with cherries and dark fruits. Cigars and herbs as well. Very well balanced, medium body with some nice grip. Somewhat unidimensional but really quite enjoyable to drink. I expect that this will fare better with some further decant/aging. But go ahead and drink.
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Had with rigatoni and meatballs after 30 minute decant.
Needed a few hours to open up. Was better at room temp vs out of the wine fridge.. Nice quality wine, reserved, but in balance. Tannins were mouth coating. Overall no compliants, but would not buy again at this pricepoint (as we like some chianti classico just as well at almost half the price and the CC is probably more food friendly).
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4/27/2024 - bbcc66 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted 45 min. Drank over 2 days. Day 2 was a bit brighter than day 1. Should have decanted longer? Consistent tastes of red & darker fruits.
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3/15/2024 - 716_cellar Likes this wine: 92 Points
Stellar...and continuing to improve.
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1/25/2024 - Bottle Dog Likes this wine: 92 Points
Rich dark red, with a little fading on rim. After PnP, the nose is sweet with cherries and dark fruits. Cigars and herbs as well. Very well balanced, medium body with some nice grip. Somewhat unidimensional but really quite enjoyable to drink. I expect that this will fare better with some further decant/aging. But go ahead and drink.
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12/14/2023 - Francophile Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine has got even better with age, lovely full body and exceptionally smooth.
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9/29/2023 - Steve Simmons Likes this wine: 90 Points
Had with rigatoni and meatballs after 30 minute decant.
Needed a few hours to open up. Was better at room temp vs out of the wine fridge.. Nice quality wine, reserved, but in balance. Tannins were mouth coating. Overall no compliants, but would not buy again at this pricepoint (as we like some chianti classico just as well at almost half the price and the CC is probably more food friendly).
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