Bottle nr. 5 from a case of six. Shows age on the rim, ripe ruby, some bricking. Intense flavors of ripe plum, some cherry, followed by rosemary, cedar and cigar box aromas. Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, definitely mature but has that special sangiovese freshness that I love in Tuscan wines. From a very warm year. Will have my last bottle soon with a steak.
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A lovely Carruades from a big year. Still youthful, lots of cherries and plums, some pencil shavings, roasted herbs and licorice. Silky tannins and elegant. Given that I paid Euro 32 when I bought it as future in 2002, it was a steal in hindsight. Definitely no need to rush, but at a beautiful drinking level now.
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A great effort from a big year! A terrific Chianti from Castello dei Rampolla, very elegant and classy Chianti. Perfect balance, smooth and velvety in the mouth, aromas of black (and some red) fruit followed by herbal notes, licorice and a long finish. Quite full-bodied for a chianti due to the big year and a touch of cab in the blend. Love it!
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2009 Antinori Tignanello
5/22/2024 - winesnout Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bottle nr. 5 from a case of six. Shows age on the rim, ripe ruby, some bricking. Intense flavors of ripe plum, some cherry, followed by rosemary, cedar and cigar box aromas. Smooth and sweet mouthfeel, definitely mature but has that special sangiovese freshness that I love in Tuscan wines. From a very warm year. Will have my last bottle soon with a steak.
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2000 Carruades de Lafite
5/22/2024 - winesnout wrote: 93 Points
A lovely Carruades from a big year. Still youthful, lots of cherries and plums, some pencil shavings, roasted herbs and licorice. Silky tannins and elegant. Given that I paid Euro 32 when I bought it as future in 2002, it was a steal in hindsight. Definitely no need to rush, but at a beautiful drinking level now.
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2016 Castello dei Rampolla Chianti Classico
5/2/2024 - winesnout Likes this wine: 93 Points
A great effort from a big year! A terrific Chianti from Castello dei Rampolla, very elegant and classy Chianti. Perfect balance, smooth and velvety in the mouth, aromas of black (and some red) fruit followed by herbal notes, licorice and a long finish. Quite full-bodied for a chianti due to the big year and a touch of cab in the blend. Love it!
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