given its excellent reputation in recent vintages, i was a bit dissapointed by this '96 one. the fruit and tanginess are still there but lacked overall evolution. structure turns out to be quite simple without pronounced tertiary aroma's
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Occasional tasting with PZ and JvT: Nebbiolo plus some extra's. (@ PZ): Especially the bouquet is nice. Butter, but also a lot of freshness. On the palate it is a bit disappointing. A little too old probably. Light and not many expressive tastes. Soft bitterness in the finish. I have a few more bottles which I will drink soon, so there will be a follow up.
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2/5/2011 - Zweder wrote: 85 Points
Asparagus, apple, oak and also fresh acidity. Quite mature.
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5/29/2010 - Zweder wrote: 85 Points
Quite much bitterness in combination with freshness. Not a wine everybody will appreciate. The wine has different faces.
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1/24/2010 - dmnq wrote: 86 Points
given its excellent reputation in recent vintages, i was a bit dissapointed by this '96 one. the fruit and tanginess are still there but lacked overall evolution. structure turns out to be quite simple without pronounced tertiary aroma's
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1/22/2010 - Zweder wrote: 86 Points
Dinner with colleagues (@ JP): This bottle was much better than the previous one. More freshness. Pleasant oak. Some spiciness.
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12/29/2009 - Zweder wrote: 83 Points
Occasional tasting with PZ and JvT: Nebbiolo plus some extra's. (@ PZ): Especially the bouquet is nice. Butter, but also a lot of freshness. On the palate it is a bit disappointing. A little too old probably. Light and not many expressive tastes. Soft bitterness in the finish. I have a few more bottles which I will drink soon, so there will be a follow up.
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