Incense and spice on the nose. The palate instantly impresses with sous bois of the highest order carried by fantastic acidity, before giving way to slightly bitter dark cranberry fruit and a pinch of chewy tannin on the finish. Beautiful wine, and like the 84 Beaucastel drunk last year, easily overcomes the reputation of the vintage.
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Initially very muted and simple, it gained considerable steam with air, eventually showing leather and tobacco notes that added complexity and intrigue. Pleasant, although a step behind the 1984 drank alongside.
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2017 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico Riserva
4/24/2024 - Tobinski Does not like this wine:
The barrique killed any varietal character or other attributes that might have existed otherwise. What a shame.
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1984 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape
4/15/2024 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Incense and spice on the nose. The palate instantly impresses with sous bois of the highest order carried by fantastic acidity, before giving way to slightly bitter dark cranberry fruit and a pinch of chewy tannin on the finish. Beautiful wine, and like the 84 Beaucastel drunk last year, easily overcomes the reputation of the vintage.
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1997 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau
4/15/2024 - Tobinski Likes this wine:
Initially very muted and simple, it gained considerable steam with air, eventually showing leather and tobacco notes that added complexity and intrigue. Pleasant, although a step behind the 1984 drank alongside.
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