CAV old wines tasting
Brussels
Tasted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Bisty with 667 views
Introduction
CAV tasting to send off the outgoing chairman in style!
Brussels
Tasted Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Bisty with 667 views
CAV tasting to send off the outgoing chairman in style!
NV Mondet Champagne Fût de Chêne 91 Points
France, Champagne
Served blind.
Golden colour, oak fermented which is instantly recognisable, which adds a softness, spices and lavender touch. A bit too much in my taste, however the fruit is present and excellent.
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1982 Château de la Vieille Tour Bordeaux Supérieur 89 Points
France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur
From double-magnum.
Darkred/brownish in the core with an orange core.
Good concentration on the nose of olives and saltiness. Initially a bit reminiscent of an old very concentrated Rioja. Dark fruit and completely smooth fruit. Tobacco.
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1976 Antoine Ogier Gigondas Grande Cuvée 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Gigondas
Very confusing.
Darkbrown sherry-like colour.
Madeirarised and nutty and very sweet on the nose.
High acidity, nutty flavours, it really does pretend to be a sweet wine. Hard to believe this started out as a tannic red.
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1990 Librandi Gravello 91 Points
Italy, Calabria, Val di Neto
Still quite red colour, scent and taste of red orange and saltiness.
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1988 Lungarotti Torgiano Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 92 Points
Italy, Umbria, Torgiano
Dark red concentrated colour. Soft and lean fruit, good acidity and concentration, feels perfect right now!
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1985 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Fontalloro 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
From Magnum.
Dark red almost black in the middle. Initially closed down. Still has some tannins left. Very powerful, it has it all fruit and acidity to go. Will surely develop further for another 5-10 years.
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1975 Mastroberardino Taurasi 92 Points
Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG
Red core and brick on the edges.
Intriguing notes of leather.
Still some tannins left, excellent fruit and acidity. Will keep well another 10-15 years.
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1974 Antoniolo Gattinara 92 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Gattinara
Light red core with brick edges.
Very high acidity carrying the developed fruit. Wish I had some of this in my cellar!
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1979 Vietti Barolo Rocche 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Very complex and tough! Notes of bitter almonds. Magnificiently built!
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1978 Travaglini Gattinara 91 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Gattinara
Served blind.
From Double-magnum.
Very developed with earthy notes. Very high acidity and pleasant fruit.
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1945 Carvalho, Ribeiro & Ferreira Bairrada Garrafeira 94 Points
Portugal, Beiras, Bairrada
Still quite red colour.
Nice earthy notes.
Extremely lean and velvety with lots of concentration. Perfect harmony and long aftertaste. What else?
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