Chris Forno
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1999 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
3/4/2024 - Chris Forno wrote: 95 Points
Opened at 7pm the night before to check on it and double decanted it off of its sediment. I was prepared to sit it on the table and slow-o it until our afternoon lunch the next day but after a little taste, I determined that it didn't need it so I put the cork back in and put it back in the cellar. The next day I decanted it 4 hours before serving and the wine was singing and continued to open over the next hour.
Very similar to my note from last year (2/4/23) but a little more open. It's like a flower that's 2/3's open- you can see the whole flower but you know it'll be even more stunning when it fully expands.
The level of fruit extract and concentration is fantastic, as if the elixir of fermenting grapes was somehow captured as a pungent flavor component, along with earth, herbs, tar and cherry compote.
Two left and I pray I can wait a couple more years before the next one.
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2001 Denis Mugneret Père et Fils Richebourg
2/3/2024 - Chris Forno Likes this wine: 95 Points
It's been thirteen years since I last had this wine and the time has treated it well!
Full but not overdone with exquisite balance and finesse with red and blue fruits and lots of sous bois character.
Certainly in a great place now and expect that it will stay that way for years!
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1996 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Classico
2/27/2023 - Chris Forno Likes this wine: 92 Points
No detailed notes. Double decanted at Noon for an 8pm dinner.
Ready to go! Great balance and fruit. In a really great place right now and for at least another 5 years I’d guess.
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