2/4/2020 - Motz wrote:

The most sophisticated of the three 'Contradas' tasted. The bouquet features Chamolle-Musigny-like perfume, before, as with the 'Sciaranuova', taking on a Barbaresco-like profile, underpinned by ash and volcanic elements. Seductive power, profound depth, range, and balance. A thinking wine lover's wine, and quite provocative. Improvement is quite likely. 95-96.

2/24/2015 - mflesh wrote:

For a $50 Beaune Burgundy, I actually expected.....well, perhaps a real cork for starters. This one was a short, plastic cork. Besides through the SEAL, I cannot understand how else this one is supposed to oxidize slowly although there has to be some science behind it. Wine was poured into the glass -- very light bodied dusty red. The nose was raspberry, red cherry, a little mint. The front of the palate was tart raspberry pie with a hint of bramble. Acidic front....VERY acidic until about 30 minutes after cork pop (or with food). The mid-palate is a little dark red berry, quite luscious and syrup-y. The finish has a hint of nitrogen, but is squished out by the berry and tannin. A very enjoyable wine. The only way I'd reall improve with this wine is to let it sit and age 3-4 more years to see if that acidity opens up something else on the front. It is a 91 now, but I am giving a rating of NR today as I feel that the front could be way more complex and layered than what it appeared to be tonight. Drink 2016-2022.

8/6/2019 - herzog330 Does not like this wine:

Odd. Nose of skunk / weed. A lot of minerality. Others enjoyed, but the majority smelled what I smelled. Palate didn't match the nose, so a little better on the palate.