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Silvian Alter
Tasted Tuesday, August 26, 2025 by Yagil with 86 views

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 2019 Domaine Duroché Chardonnay Bourgogne Côte d'Or 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Côte d'Or

    Appearance: Pale gold with crystalline clarity, often displaying delicate greenish highlights.
    Nose: Fragrant notes of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), citrus zest, and subtle flinty minerality.
    Palate: Refreshing and fleshy, offering creamy textures alongside flavors of lemon curd, green apple, and light oak spice.
    Profile: Medium-bodied with firm structure; delivers an elegant balance of richness and vivacity.
    Overall Impression: Harmonious and expressive — a refined white Burgundy perfect for seafood, creamy dishes, or enjoying on its own.

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Flight 2 (2 Notes)

  • 2021 Antinori Tignanello 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Nose: Bright cherry, blackberry, violet, cedar, and spice.
    Palate: Elegant yet structured with ripe red/black fruit, graphite, and tobacco.
    Texture: Polished tannins and vibrant acidity give balance and lift.
    Finish: Long, layered, with balsamic and mineral tones; great aging potential.
    Can drink now though too early and requires further 3-4 years for reaching early maturing.

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  • 2015 Antinori Tignanello 93 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Nose: Ripe black cherry, plum, violet, cedar, and sweet spice.
    Palate: Full-bodied and rich, with layers of dark fruit, tobacco, and hints of leather.
    Texture: Velvety tannins balanced by fresh acidity, generous yet refined.
    Finish: Long, polished, with lingering spice and mineral notes.
    Style: Opulent, approachable, yet age-worthy through mid-2030s.
    Can drink now - suitable for further aging.

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Flight 3 (2 Notes)

  • 2015 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 94 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore

    Nose: Blackcurrant, plum, cedar, graphite, and sweet spice.
    Palate: Full-bodied, rich, and layered with dark fruit, tobacco, and hints of mocha.
    Texture: Velvety tannins balanced by fresh acidity; powerful yet refined.
    Finish: Long, persistent, with savory depth and mineral elegance.
    Style: A ripe, opulent vintage with excellent aging potential.
    Can drink now though better age few years more.

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  • 2006 Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia 95 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore

    Nose: Intense blackcurrant, plum, cedar, graphite, tobacco, and dried herbs.
    Palate: Full-bodied, rich, with layered dark fruit, espresso, and spice.
    Texture: Firm, velvety tannins balanced by fresh acidity.
    Finish: Long, powerful, with savory and mineral complexity.
    Style: Classic, structured, built for long aging; now entering peak maturity.
    Drink now - at peak.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

  • 2010 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso 94 Points

    Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT

    Deep ruby hue with compelling darkness.
    Aromas of blackcurrants, plums, and wild cherry layered with blue florals, leather, and espresso.
    Spicy herbal undertones—thyme, rosemary, baking spices—add aromatic complexity.
    Full-bodied, with rich fruit framed by elegant structure and fine acidity.
    Muscular yet polished tannins support the wine's depth.
    Precise texture with a balancing minerality and freshness.
    Long, graceful finish with lingering dark fruit, oak spice, and savory echoes.
    A masterful expression of Cabernet Franc in Bolgheri—powerful, refined, and built for the long haul.
    Drinking window recommended from 2018 through 2030–2040.

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Flight 5 (1 Note)

  • NV Paul Beau Grande Champagne Cognac Hors d'Âge 93 Points

    France, Cognac, Grande Champagne Cognac

    Nose: Rich aromas of dried apricot, fig, candied orange peel, walnut, and rancio.
    Palate: Silky yet powerful, with layers of toffee, spice, cocoa, and leather.
    Texture: Round, balanced, with elegant warmth and depth from long aging.
    Finish: Very long, complex, with lingering dried fruit, oak, and nutty elegance.
    Fine and delicate.

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