May 4, 2024 - I’ve had a few oxidised bottles of this over the years, but this bottle was sound and right in the zone. Classic tar and roses nose. Richly fruited in the mouth, with a sweet, juicy core of fruit and plenty of savoury nuance. There’s mint and smoked meats and it has a glossy feel. Tannins are sinewy, yet relaxed and length is imposing.
December 11, 2023 - nice but not as nice as most of the others thought (at least to me), high toned and bright (which is how I like them), but very little body to it (maybe it was just a bad wine night for me, cuz the other red felt similar?)... I won't rate this but would give it a 91'ish if I had to
December 9, 2023 - Montfort d’Alba, bussia vineyards. 1969 established. 14,5% alc. 32 month aged in large hectolitre barrels. Ripe cherry, cranberry, dark chocolate, tar, smooth integrated tannins,
November 20, 2023 - Tannins still dominant , but interesting fruit and spice lurk. Should drink well in 5 + years
October 24, 2023 - Showing tertiary character and drinking at great spot now
September 13, 2023 - Magenta turning to orange towards the rim. A highly perfumed nose shows candied red small berries, spices, florals and hint of underbrush. A very finessed and textural wine shows sweet red fruits, medium acidity, hint of savory truffle notes, sweet tannins and a long spice and floral finish. Superb now.
June 24, 2023 - Tasted blind next to its 1996 sibling. Like its sibling, initial nose was of black olive tapenade. Then blew off to reveal sour cherries and tar. Elegant, highly toned and soft on the palate. Very nice and ready.
April 21, 2023 - Moget och frukten kvar, mycket tjära balsamico rosor och mentol i smaken
Helt underbart.
Finns en bra taninstruktur kvar i vinet som är precis lagom för att vinet ska hålla ihop hela vägen
February 25, 2023 - A bit more developed than I would have expected and plenty of balsamic lift that punches into the nostrils. There’s some tar and leather along with coffee grounds and Indian spice. It is rich and chewy, with good density and tertiary flavours that carry on.
April 3, 2022 - In a fabulous place right now