Brunello di Montalcino 2016 CastelGiocondo Frescobaldi

Monica Larner am 30. Nov. 2020 über den Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino 2016:

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino offers a pure and classic expression of the vintage with bright fruit tones, wild cherry, toasted nut, blue flower and forest floor. Whereas the other wines in the Poggio Antico portfolio undergo aging in smaller tonneaux, this wine is aged in large Slavonian casks instead. You taste the lift and brightness of the fruit, and it's all quite lovely. Grapes are sourced across a 13-hectare site at a very high 500 meters in elevation. The name of this area is I Poggi, and the soils here are a bit lighter and rockier with both schistous galestro and limestone alberese. I love the delicate approach here, the intensity of those floral aromas, and the silky nature of the mouthfeel. This classic Brunello really stands out.

 

95 Punkte kommen von James Suckling, verköstigt am 11. Nov. 2020:

This is so aromatic and floral with cedar, dried roses, and black cherries. It’s full-bodied, yet so refined and tight with silky tannins and a flavorful finish. Tight and focused. Needs time to open, but shows beautiful finesse and focus. Drink after 2024.
 

Monica Larner beschreibt den Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2015 im Januar 2020 wie folgt:

Casanova di Neri's 2013 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova is celebrating its 20th anniversary (1993-2013), and a special gold-label edition of the wine was made to commemorate this important milestone. This is a bold and expressive Brunello that displays tightly knit aromas of Morello cherry, spice, leather and balsam herb that are the building blocks of the most beautiful Brunellos that come to mind. The Casanova di Neri house style implies a modern and sophisticated approach for sure. But the inner spirit and texture of Sangiovese is so fine and polished in its natural state that it hardly matters. The personality of the grape shines through with a loud and confident voice..


James Suckling bewertet den Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova 2013 im Januar 2018 wie folgt:

A vivid and bright red with intense blueberries and raspberries. Floral undertones and tons of citrus, too! Full-bodied, dense and layered. Polished tannins and fantastic fruit. The muscularity of the structure is what gives this wine focus and intensity. So serious for the vintage. Give it time to show its greatness. Drink in 2022.


Der Winespectator beschreibt den Tenuta Nuova 2013 wie folgt:

Sweet, ripe strawberry and cherry fruit melds seamlessly with the dense, refined structure of this red. Saline, licorice and spice accents add complexity as this lingers gracefully on the finish. Terrific harmony and expression. Best from 2021 through 2037. 5.831 cases made. — BS
 

Monica Larner im Februar 2022 über den Mocali Brunello di Montalcino 2017:

The Mocali 2017 Brunello di Montalcino is a little harder to read compared to many of the wines in this report. It shows a savory quality with worn leather and cured meat that could well be a product of the very hot and dry growing season. The wine is lean on the palate, with more primary fruit flavors and fresh acidity to make for a neat and snappy close. Production is an ample 50.000 bottles.

 

92 Punkte kommen von James Suckling, verköstigt am 4. Nov. 2021:

A dense and layered red with lots of ripe fruit as well as wood and tile highlights. It’s full and chewy with intense tannins yet the texture feels velvety and dusty at the end. Drink after 2023.

 

Brunello di Montalcino - Tasting 2022 beim Falstaff (März 2022):

Leuchtendes Rubinrot. In der Nase präzise Kirsch- und Himbeerfrucht, ein Hauch Fumé, leicht speckig-rauchiger Touch, Granatapfel. Am Gaumen sehr saftig, mit kompaktem, engem Tannin, sehr gut herausgearbeitet, mit Nachdruck.
 

Monica Larner beschreibt den Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2016 wie folgt:

Bold cherry, dried raspberry and myrtle add to the intensity and the brightness of the bouquet. The Altesino 2016 Brunello di Montalcino displays a lively and fruit-forward ensemble with an infectious and cheerful sense of energy. This is a tonic and crisp expression of Sangiovese with lifted berry aromas backed by subtle spice, tar and licorice gained over two years of barrel aging. This is a 110.000-bottle release (and a good buy for Brunello).
 

James Suckling bewertet den Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2016 wie folgt:

Fresh violet, forest-floor and some pear-skin aromas, underneath brambleberries. Fresher style of Brunello. It's medium-bodied with silky tannins and a great balance between fresh-fruit and forest flavors. Drink after 2023.

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Altesino Brunello di Montalcino 2016 wie folgt:

Remarkably pretty and poised yet packed full of potential, the 2016 Brunello di Montalcino lifts with grace and elegance, showing dusty roses, wild strawberry, white smoke and hints of wet stone. It’s silky and refined, with cooling acids and minerals giving way to savory red berries and spice. Energy remains high, even as fine tannins create a classically dry and youthful expression, tapering off to violet florals, mocha and a hint of licorice that seems to linger for well over a minute. This is deceptively drinkable today, yet it has all of the necessary components to gain in weight and complexity over a decade or more of cellaring.

 

Jeb Dunnuck bewertet den Altesino Brunello 2016 wie folgt:

The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino has remarkably consistent integration from the nose to the palate. There are generous aromatics of fresh raspberry, rosemary, lavender and Mediterranean herbs. The palate opens up with ripe and inviting cherry fruit and tea leaf, with supple tannin and freshness on the finish. Its drinkability now should not be confused for a lack of structure, as it is true to the energetic nature of the vintage. Drink 2021-2036.
 

James Suckling im Juli 2020 zum Frescobaldi Castello Nippozano Mormoreto 2017:

A big, rich red with blackberry, chocolate and walnut aromas and flavors. It’s full and layered. Just a baby. Reflects the ripeness of the vintage, yet shows energy. Better after 2022.


Und so beschreibt Frescobaldi ihren 2017er Jahrgang des Mormoreto: Mormoreto 2017 hat eine warme, einnehmende und undurchdringliche Persönlichkeit, gleich der diesjährigen Saison. Dem Auge präsentiert er sich in einem kräftigen, sauberen Rubinrot von schöner Konsistenz. Der Duft ist durchsetzt von Fruchtnoten wie Brombeere, Blaubeere und Himbeere, begleitet von einer schönen Frische. Die balsamischen Noten und Anklänge an Minze gleichen sich gut mit Bergamotte und Jasmin aus. Die Würznote lässt nicht lange auf sich warten, mit Aromen von Nelke und Vanille. Die Tertiäraromen sind überraschend gut integriert: Tabak, Kakaopulver und Kaffeebohne. Der Gaumen ist weich und dennoch von einer schönen Frische durchzogen, mit runden, seidigen Tanninen. Der Abgang ist lang und nachhaltig.
 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Dichter und satter Kern, frische intensiv fruchtige Nase. süssliche kleine Beeren. Schwarzkirsche. Im Mund satt mit guter Frucht. Schöne polierte Tannine, weich, frisch und sauberes Finale. Seit einigen Jahren nun ist das Chateau Dalem für uns die Benchmark in Fronsac, daran ändert auch der JG 2018 nichts. 93+ Punkte

Ebenfalls möchte ich meine Empfehlung für die Weingüter aus dem Fronsac aussprechen: Chateau Fontenil, Chateau La Vieille Cure, Chateau Carlmagnus, Chateau La Dauphine, Chateau La Riviere.

 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

An elegant nose of flowers, plums, red berries and cedar. It’s medium-bodied with silky texture. Shows balance and finesse, supported by polished tannins and a pretty drive. Lovely all around. Try after 2023.

 

James Mothels bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

Graceful in feel, this delivers cassis and bitter plum notes infused with bergamot and floral hints that all carry through a refined, mineral-tinged finish. A charming, understated wine. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now through 2030.

 

Lisa Perrotti Brown bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

A blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc, the 2018 Dalem has a deep garnet-purple color and compelling notes of blackberry preserves, wild blueberries and ripe, juicy black plums, with hints of dark chocolate, licorice and black olives. The full-bodied palate (15% alcohol) appears bright and fresh with the lively black fruits framed by soft, velvety tannins, finishing long and savory. Nicely done!

 

Antonio Galloni bewertet den Chateau Dalem 2018 Fronsac wie folgt:

The 2018 Dalem is quite backward on the nose, opening gradually to offer blackberry, licorice and very light menthol aromas; you just want to give the aromatics a polite kick up the backside. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and a fine bead of acidity. Quite juicy in the mouth, delivering black cherries and cassis toward the well-defined, persistent finish. Excellent, but give it 24 months in bottle, because the nose needs time to find its mojo.
 

Christian Balog beschreibt den Wein wie folgt:

Dies ist der hervorragende Einstiegsrotwein vom exzellenten Paso Robles-Produzenten Daou Vineyards. Der 2018er Daou Cabernet Sauvignon besteht aus 78 % Cabernet Sauvignon, 13 % Merlot, 8 % Petit Verdot und 1 % Cabernet Franc. Seine Reifezeit verbrachte er über 11 Monate in 60 % neuer französischer Eiche. Sein Duft ist von guter Tiefe geprägt, reichhaltig und etwas plüschig wirkend, ein ganzer Strauss von schwarzer Johannisbeere, Brombeere, Pflaume, Zeder kühler Kräuterwürze. Ich geniesse diesen Wein eher zu einem ordentlich deftigen Gulasch oder einem Steak mit etwas Fettanteil, er passt einfach hervorragend zu dieser Küche, versuchen auch Sie diesen Tropfen einmal.

 

This entry-level Cabernet Sauvignon is the only Cabernet in the Daou portfolio made entirely of purchased fruit and is intended to be drunk young. The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon is made up of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc aged 11 months in 60% new French oak. Deep ruby-purple, it opens with pure crème de cassis and meaty touches, slow to unfurl, over pure blackberries, cedar and dried thyme. Medium to full-bodied, it explodes with flavor in the mouth, purely defined but very ripe, with a very finely grained frame and a youthful cloaking of new oak, finishing long, fresh and classy.
 

Eine Gran Selezione die Ihren Namen absolut zu Recht trägt.
Der Sangiovese aus diesem heiligen Terroir ist ein Offenbahrung an jeden Chianti Liebhaber.

Die Reintönigkeit und Perfektion ist unglaublich, lange haben wir schon keinen Chianti Classico mit dieser Qualität zu diesem Preis im Glas gehabt. Die kleinen süssen Kirschen steigen aus dem Glas, begleitet von zart würzigen Noten, etwas Leder, Tabak und wieder edle kleine Waldbeeren, abgerundet von einer floralen Facette. Im Mund mit grosser Spannung und einer brutalen Eleganz ausgestattet. Ein sehr sehr langes und hoch aromatisches Finale.

Absoluter KAUF TIPP von uns an dieser Stelle!

Bei einer mikro Gesamtpruduktion (8000 Fl.) für diesen Wein ist es kein Wunder, dass dieser Wein so gut wie niergends auf den bekannten Boards a la Parker Vinous oder Suckling verkostet wurde. Um so besser für Sie und uns, denn der Wein hätte locker 95-96 Punkte verdient.

 

Antonio Galloni Januar 2019:

A gorgeous second wine. the 2016 La Dame de Montrose is incredibly expressive today. Supple. radiant and inviting. La Dame has all the potential to be an overachiever in this vintage. Today. it is quite open. and. even more importantly. flat-out delicious. In some moments. La Dame is rather nuanced. while at other times it is a bit more potent. It will be interesting to see what aging in bottle brings. but one thing is certain; the 2016 La Dame is a stellar wine. Don't miss it.
 

Neal Martin Januar 2019:

The 2016 La Dame de Montrose has a lovely bouquet of blackberry. tobacco. light black truffle notes and a touch of smoke. The palate is medium-bodied with fine grip. quite sturdy for a second wine. and lightly spiced with a sprinkling of white pepper on the surprisingly persistent finish. Excellent.
 

Lisa Perrotti Brown im November 2018:

The 2016 La Dame de Montrose is deep garnet-purple colored and gives up cassis. earth. tilled soil. truffles and chocolate-covered cherries on the nose. Medium-bodied. the palate is firm. elegant and restrained with a mineral finish.
 

James Suckling im Februar 2019:

Extremely perfumed and beautiful with bright. violet and plum aromas. Full to medium body. very fine and firm tannins and transparent fruit. Linear and refined with a very long finish. Second wine of Château Montrose. Try in 2022.
 

James Suckling über den Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion:

1 Dec, 2021 – Beautiful, intense fruit, dark-earth and chocolate character on the nose. Full-bodied with great density and plush, fine tannins that give a fine-velvet texture. It’s extremely long, polished and sophisticated. Needs time to come together, but expressive and glorious. Fantastic relative value. 80% merlot and 20% cabernet franc. Drink after 2025.

 

William Kelley im April 2022:

From clay-rich soils opposite Troplong Mondot in the commune Saint Christophe des Bardes, the 2019 Tour Saint Christophe offers up demonstrative aromas of cherries, wild berries, sweet loamy soil, licorice and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, with an enveloping core of fruit, lively acids and ripe, powdery tannins, it's a strong effort in a crowd-pleasing style.

 

Jeb Dunnuck im April 2022:

TThis estate has been delivering the goods for numerous vintages now, and the 2019 Château Tour Saint Christophe is another terrific wine. Ripe black cherries, black raspberries, graphite, new leather, and chalky minerality all define the nose, and it's medium to full-bodied, has a tight, straight, focused texture, ripe yet present tannins, and outstanding length. It doesn't have the mid-palate density or opulence of the 2018, but it’s more pretty, focused, and straight on the palate. Give bottles 4-5 years and enjoy over the following two decades.

 

Antonio Galloni (Vinous) bewertet den Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Tour Saint Christophe is a fabulous wine that marries fruit intensity and structure. Black cherry, graphite, dried herbs, menthol, licorice and spice give this driving, potent Saint-Émilion tons of character. Tour Saint-Christophe remains one of the greatest values in Bordeaux. Tasted two times.

 

Und Neal Martin (vinous) zum Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion:

The 2019 Tour Saint Christophe builds on the promise it showed from barrel. This sample was actually tasted at my home, where I afforded it a two-hour decant. It revealed precocious yet controlled blackberry and blueberry fruit scents, with that violet component still intact. The tannins have not lost any of their grippiness or assertiveness. This is a Saint-Émilion that is in for the long haul. Great potential.

 

Der Chateau Tour Saint Christophe 2019 Saint Emilion am Gaumen der Falstaff-Verköstiger:

Dunkles Rubingranat, violette Reflexe, zarte Randaufhellung. Reife Pflaumen und schwarze Kirschen, Nuancen von Blaubeeren und Nougat, zarte tabakige Noten, kandierte Orangenzesten, facettenreiches Bukett. Komplex, engmaschig, rote Kirschen, frisch strukturiert, gut integrierte Tannine, mineralisch-salzig im Abgang, ein finessenreicher Speisenbegleiter, gute Zukunft, bereits antrinkbar, sollte aber noch gut fünf Jahre heranreifen dürfen.
 

James Suckling bewertet den Chateau Lafleur-Gazin 2018 Pomerol im Januar 2021 wie folgt:

Extremely rich and opulent nose of ripe fruit and meat with flowers, following through to a full body with round, juicy and chewy tannins that are polished and rather soft. Intense finish. Try after 2024.

 

93 Punkte Falstaff

Tiefdunkles Rubingranat, opaker Kern, violette Reflexe, zarter Wasserrand. Edelholznuancen, schwarze Beeren, ein Hauch von Lakritze, ein Hauch von Nougat im Hintergrund. Mittlerer Körper, etwas weitmaschig, ein Hauch von Kakao, reifer Stil, Pflaumen im Abgang, bietet unkompliziertes Trinkvergnügen.