Discounted price of $20 at Costco. Even with a five hour decant, the high acidity and tannins dominated. It did open up in the glass enough to identify the Sangiovese but the dominant impression was the struggle to reveal the fruit. Perhaps time will soften this into something more drinkable.
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I would have preferred to keep this for a few more years but needed a suitable bottle from my wine fridge to take to a fish restaurant. This was certainly accessible and easy to drink with notes of cherry. Classy and elegant but I only wished I had left it a few more years to, no doubt improve.
A restrained, understated style and while there was some persistence this wine was a little disappointing as I had higher expectations. Good but not great.
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2/11/2024 6:02:00 AM - With reference to the question on 2011 Chadwick, the 2021 was excellent and my second choice and the 2005 was very good though I do not have my notes from the tasting with me at this time.
5/13/2021 7:31:00 AM - Thanks for the follow up info. I also decant everything from BDX.....I've been meaning to get over to some of the tastings at Wine Watch (I'm in Naples) but still working and not able to get over as much as I'd like yet. Thanks again. Mark
2018 Le Bruciate Brunello di Montalcino
4/9/2024 - burlingtonm wrote: 88 Points
Discounted price of $20 at Costco. Even with a five hour decant, the high acidity and tannins dominated. It did open up in the glass enough to identify the Sangiovese but the dominant impression was the struggle to reveal the fruit. Perhaps time will soften this into something more drinkable.
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2017 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Clos de la Mousse
4/4/2024 - burlingtonm Likes this wine: 92 Points
I would have preferred to keep this for a few more years but needed a suitable bottle from my wine fridge to take to a fish restaurant. This was certainly accessible and easy to drink with notes of cherry. Classy and elegant but I only wished I had left it a few more years to, no doubt improve.
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2021 David & Nadia Chenin Blanc
3/24/2024 - burlingtonm Likes this wine: 90 Points
A restrained, understated style and while there was some persistence this wine was a little disappointing as I had higher expectations. Good but not great.
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