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2013 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino
5/15/2024 - IlliniWine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still in its youth as far as BdMs are concerned but already showing tinges of browning at the edges. Nose and palate quite earthy and woody. Tannins nicely integrated. Lots of zingy acidity, which I like. Dark and brooding, which I also like, but this bottle lacked the fruit to bring enliven the party. A well made wine, for sure, but disappointing relative to expectations and considering the price. I have five more of these and would love to believe that it's just in a dumb phase but I don't think there's enough fruit here to hope for that. Drink up.
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2018 Laherte Frères Champagne Premier Cru Extra Brut Les Longues Voyes
5/12/2024 - IlliniWine Likes this wine: 92 Points
A hint of salmon color, just enough to be noticeable if you're looking for it. A bit restrained at first, but that's our fault for not decanting. Opened up as the gathering progress and the second bottle, which was opened along with the first was really singing. I'm inclined to give my next bottle 2 hours of air before pouring. Fruit and acidity nicely balanced. Drinking beautifully now but looking forward to seeing how this develops.
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2017 Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) Poggio Valente
5/10/2024 - IlliniWine wrote: 90 Points
Consistent with prior note
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