sommelier at the Roscioli then Antico Arco in Rome moved to Centonove December 2015 in Kew Melbourne
Tired, past its peak, but still very complex and with an acceptable amount of acidity
I drank it over two days and I had aspected it to get oxidised at day 2 when it was a more enjoyable sip than the day before — 8 days ago
Super elegant
Lots of flesh, evolution, complexity
From ripe apricot to ginger, cardamom, aniseed, tea leaves, lemongrass, cumin, various herbs and more
Very charming and reassuring sip
I love this old whites that are whispering not screaming at you
I'd say at peak though — 11 days ago
After the Les Chaignots 1999 i might start to realize that with Dominique Laurent the wine making could be a little to intrusive, but altogether this wine is very good, perhaps even a few more nuances and more complexity too, but maybe a little less body
Quite long again — 2 days ago
Still great,
Grilled pineapple, pear, candied ginger, nutmeg
Little coriander, sesame oil, biscuity
Super mineral and fresh too
Long flavor and fairly long life — 6 days ago
Not yet at peak
A little less fleshy than ILR reserve
Still a wonderful example of the potential of this typology of wine
Long life ahead — 9 days ago
Still in great shape
Just a touch too oaky for me
But smooth and all in balance otherwise
Quite long too — 2 days ago
Still young and crisp
Maybe not extremely long, but super delicious
Perfect summer drink (wondering when summer comes, still less than 20 here everyday 😢) — 3 days ago
Completely different scenario from Prager
Still on the freshness
Youngish, long, marvelous, but we are still wondering in how long we'll find this wine at peak
A real treat — 11 days ago
Ceccherini Cristiano
You just forget about all the other wines and all your problems
Marvellous🙏
Definitely young — 2 days ago