2001 Castello Banfi Brunello di Montalcino

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  11/5/2023 - james.williams5599@gmail.com wrote:

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  10/10/2021 - kenski Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Heavy sediment. Filtered and aeriated. Decanted 3 hours. Dark red, heavy fruit, chocolate, leather. A little past it's prime I'm afraid but still enjoyable with a nice cigar.

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  8/31/2021 - John Dunlap Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Gift from a friend in June 2009 and this wine did not disappoint.
  
  The bottle has rested in a cool cellar since gifting. Ullage was good and cork was in great shape. Decanted with slight sedimentation. Color was quite dark with a blood red/slight brownish tinge. Overall, it looks healthy and is alive.
  
  Nose and palate were quite similar with elements of cherry, licorice, leather, iron(?) minerality, and a bit of red apple on the finish. Maybe even a touch of balsamic richness and shades dark chocolate. This wine has plenty of integrated tannins within the darker portfolio of flavors. Reached it's zenith of flavors at about 30 to 45 minutes since opening.
  
  Exceeded expectation. Quite pleased. This 2001 is still in the zone, but should be consumed over the next few years. Curious how other 2001 BdMs are doing?
  
  (Served along side some grilled lamb, baked potato, and French green beans.)

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  6/11/2021 - Milos Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Any wine would have tasted good this evening. First patio dinner after the lCovid-19 lock down at Positano. Dark red and ripe fruit, dark chocolate and touch of forest floor. Balanced and decent finish. Drinking well but still has room to improve.

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  12/31/2020 - cob Likes this wine:

  Too much New Year’s fun to remember any detailed notes, my apologies. I did want to post a note for those that have bottles remaining at how shockingly young this bottle was. Took an hour or more in the decanter to open. If I had any more I would definitely wait at least 2 - 3 years before opening if they have been stored properly.

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