1996 Castello Banfi Sant' Antimo Mandrielle

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 90 points

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  4/25/2020 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought for 15/b on closeout from a local independent shop 19 years ago. Solid, tight cork, stained barely above bottom. Decanted with normal sediment for its age. Medium purple with some amber edge; ripe red tree fruits, some leather that follow on the palate, good mouthfeel; some persistence. Delicious. Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation: For me, scores on a "100-point scale" are misleading. I use a 4-category scale (perhaps with +/-)--not including flawed--which runs outstanding/notable/drinkable/poor. This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.

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