The 2006 Chianti vintage has produced truly excellent wines. This is NOT one of them. Tight, flavorless this wine has little to offer save the hope that cellaring may raise it to average among its 2006 peers. Decanting was a waste of time. Finish was weak, overpowered by damage done by the initial tart, bitterness on the palate. Three hours and it never opened or gave a hint of improvement. So many great '06 sangiovese blends (many at half this price) - this was barely drinkable, ruined a great meal - bottles left on table. Suggesting this is a Top 100 wine is flat-out delusional. What could they have been tasting?
2006 Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico Castello di Brolio
6/13/2010 - Mr. Bond wrote: 70 Points
The 2006 Chianti vintage has produced truly excellent wines. This is NOT one of them. Tight, flavorless this wine has little to offer save the hope that cellaring may raise it to average among its 2006 peers. Decanting was a waste of time. Finish was weak, overpowered by damage done by the initial tart, bitterness on the palate. Three hours and it never opened or gave a hint of improvement. So many great '06 sangiovese blends (many at half this price) - this was barely drinkable, ruined a great meal - bottles left on table. Suggesting this is a Top 100 wine is flat-out delusional. What could they have been tasting?
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