Encore très correct pour un Chianti de 20 ans d'âge. Il a certes perdu de son acidité, ce qui le rend un peu mou, mais le fruit y est encore ainsi qu'un reste de structure tannique. Il a probablement dépassé son apogée il y a une dizaine d'années, mais reste très agréable pour les amateurs de vins évolués. Meilleur que je l'avais imaginé en fait, ce qui est toujours une belle surprise.
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Cedar on the nose that along with other flavors comes across almost sour at first. Needs 15 minutes in the glass to open up, at which it achieves a decent depth of fruit on a medium bodied palate. Smooth finish, but not particularly alluring. Probably a few years past its prime. Pleasant and unobjectionable.
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Wonderful Chianti and a treat to drink. Very predictable Chianti grape taste with a surprising smoothness. Hints of Cedar and Plum appeared with a medium body. Was opened at just the right time!
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7/13/2013 - poste244 wrote: 88 Points
Encore très correct pour un Chianti de 20 ans d'âge. Il a certes perdu de son acidité, ce qui le rend un peu mou, mais le fruit y est encore ainsi qu'un reste de structure tannique.
Il a probablement dépassé son apogée il y a une dizaine d'années, mais reste très agréable pour les amateurs de vins évolués.
Meilleur que je l'avais imaginé en fait, ce qui est toujours une belle surprise.
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8/1/2009 - vanpe003 wrote: 87 Points
Similar to prior outing.
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10/24/2008 - vanpe003 wrote: 87 Points
Cedar on the nose that along with other flavors comes across almost sour at first. Needs 15 minutes in the glass to open up, at which it achieves a decent depth of fruit on a medium bodied palate. Smooth finish, but not particularly alluring. Probably a few years past its prime. Pleasant and unobjectionable.
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3/1/2006 - ARhere wrote: 91 Points
Wonderful Chianti and a treat to drink. Very predictable Chianti grape taste with a surprising smoothness. Hints of Cedar and Plum appeared with a medium body. Was opened at just the right time!
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