Despite its 29 years, this bottle is still very lively, starting from the brilliant color. At first the nose is boisé, with some plum. After it gets some air, chocolate and a richer variety of fruits come out. The finish is tasty, although at first a bit rough and dry. Given the age, the aftertaste is still fairly long. Continue reading “Opus One 1989”
Tag: 4/5
Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017
Very pleasant citrusy nose, accompanied by nutty notes. It reminds me of a weird mix of lemon and peanuts.
In the mouth, as pleasant as on the nose. Well balanced and with, for my taste, just the right amount of freshness. The finish is dominated by the same citrusy sensation perceived on the nose, which last through a fairly long aftertaste. Continue reading “Falanghina del Sannio Feudi di San Gregorio 2017”
Les Clefs d’Or 2013
On the nose at first kind of prickly, with herbs and spices dominating the aroma. Among them anise and eucalyptus. With some air, red cherry fruit and liquorice come forward and the sensation get smoother.
In the mouth sort of masculine as on the nose, Continue reading “Les Clefs d’Or 2013”
Livio Felluga Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2012
On the nose, the first impression is of very ripe fruits. A bit more in the back and coming forward with some aeration, are peppery spices and dry meat aromas, which nicely complements the plums flavour. Overall a rich and pleasant experience.
Once in the mouth, the wine gets lighter and displays a good minerality. The finish is dominated by acidity and astringency/bitterness on the palate. Continue reading “Livio Felluga Refosco dal Peduncolo Rosso 2012”
Clos Des Forêts Saint Georges 2009
Seductive and sophisticated bouquet of forest floor, earth, eucalyptus, mushrooms and some strawberries. Overall a very nice aromatic complexity. (On a bit less poetic tone: at first it did remind me of cola.)
In the mouth as elegant as on the nose. Light and full, old and young at the same time. Subtle flavours of cherries, strawberries and bees wax. Continue reading “Clos Des Forêts Saint Georges 2009”
Serpico 2012
On the nose a nice aroma of ripe/under spirit fruits, complemented by herbs, liquorice and tobacco notes. In the mouth a bit rough, due to the prickly tannins. A nice contrast to the sweet olfactory sensations. The aftertaste is drying, a bit bitter and, considering the overall experience, a little anticlimactic. Continue reading “Serpico 2012”
Domaine du Cagueloup 2014
The brilliant color strongly recalls black cherries.
On the nose it displays an inviting aroma of red fruits, liquorice and pepper, with herby undertones.
In the mouth the wine is as agreeable as on the nose. On the palate and in the final a bit light, but with an enjoyable fruity underlying presence. Continue reading “Domaine du Cagueloup 2014”
Moutai Flying Fairy 53%
On the nose very elegant, with perfume like aromas leaning towards soy sauce and floral fragrances. In the mouth a smoky note clearly predominates, accompanied by a burning sensation (due to the high alcohol) and followed by an herbaceous astringent one. The liquor leaves you with a long and pleasant finish, that last forever and that is again dominated by a smoky note. Continue reading “Moutai Flying Fairy 53%”
Rompidèe 2005
On the nose cottage cheese and butterscotch. After a while the eucalyptus note typical of this wine also shows up.
In the mouth very smooth tannins, highly pleasant from start to finish. Well balanced and, despite the 12 years, not showing any sign of decline yet. Continue reading “Rompidèe 2005”
Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 2010
Aroma of tobacco, nuts and black cherry, with balsamic notes. Very subtle, both on the nose and in the mouth, where the wine is very fresh, elegant and refined from the beginning to the end. The silky tannins leave your mouth with a clear sensation of having cleaned it. Continue reading “Roagna Barbaresco Pajè 2010”