Community Tasting Note
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JeandeTroyes Likes this wine: 95 points
March 15, 2014 - Mostly sangiovese, with a little cab sav and merlot. These days Tignanello would qualify as a chianti - but as it was responsible for establishing the reputation of super tuscans way back when, and as the reputation of super tuscans now exceeds that of chianti by a country kilometre - why bother? This was just an ok vintage for Tuscany, so the quality of this wine took me quite by surprise. Fabulous aromas of old leather and liquorice on the nose, and a palate that shifts subtly with each sip. Quite savoury (which is typical of the variety), and still with some acidity and a hint of tanins. Will it last until 2033? Can't see it myself. Another couple of years at most, I'd guess. The truth is that it is a stunner of a drink now - a real life-enhancing experience. Can't wait to try the 1999 in a few more years (a much stronger vintage), and perhaps the 2008 on my deathbed (hopefully a very long way off). Can't think of a better way to exit this world!
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