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Bolgheri Red Bordeaux Blend

9.5105 ratings
9.613 pro ratings
Bolgheri, Livorno, Tuscany, Italy
Red Bordeaux Blend
Chili & Hot Spicy, Potato, White Rice, Mushrooms, Pasta, Pork, Salami & Prosciutto, Pungent Cheese, Lamb, Tomato-Based, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Hard Cheese, Venison
Top Notes For
Mike Saviage

Popped decanted and poured. Dark scarlet color. Almost opaque. Notes of dark red fruit, some mocha and tobacco, some cassis and a nice spice. Great balance of fruit and structure. Tannins mostly resolved. Good finish. Seems to be in a good drinking window. Give it more air than we got.

Popped decanted and poured. Dark scarlet color. Almost opaque. Notes of dark red fruit, some mocha and tobacco, some cassis and a nice spice. Great balance of fruit and structure. Tannins mostly resolved. Good finish. Seems to be in a good drinking window. Give it more air than we got.

Mar 14th, 2022
James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.9

A little young, but very worthy

A little young, but very worthy

2 people found it helpfulJul 4th, 2013
Kristi

Not my favorite vintage but aging nicely nonetheless. Mineral and earthiness with soft fruit. The tannins are softening but still hanging on.

Not my favorite vintage but aging nicely nonetheless. Mineral and earthiness with soft fruit. The tannins are softening but still hanging on.

Jan 9th, 2017
Rebecca Hopkins

PR Folio Fine Wine Partners

9.4

Stellar condition. Deep brooding aromas savory tomato compote, black olives, fresh leather, cedar oak. 60% CS 25% merlot 12% cab franc 3% petit Verdot

Stellar condition. Deep brooding aromas savory tomato compote, black olives, fresh leather, cedar oak. 60% CS 25% merlot 12% cab franc 3% petit Verdot

Feb 26th, 2015
Erik Schneider

To young but keeping the glass aside for three ours is the way to do.,today:)

To young but keeping the glass aside for three ours is the way to do.,today:)

May 3rd, 2014
Andrew McIntyre

Wow! This was amazing straight out of the bottle...such a powerful striking nose drifting up from the cork. There was everything there that you would expect to smell on a walk in tuscany. Herbs and dried earth...unmistakable Supertuscan. Dark in the glass and almost cloudy...i could drink this anytime and anywhere.

Wow! This was amazing straight out of the bottle...such a powerful striking nose drifting up from the cork. There was everything there that you would expect to smell on a walk in tuscany. Herbs and dried earth...unmistakable Supertuscan. Dark in the glass and almost cloudy...i could drink this anytime and anywhere.

Dec 10th, 2023
Mark Rosse

Almost black. Gave it a hour in the decanter. Very savory and delicious

Almost black. Gave it a hour in the decanter. Very savory and delicious

Jan 23rd, 2023
Hanibal

Should have decanted this more than 30min. Needed probably 4 hours instead. Seemed very young and trying to reach adulthood. Very nice smooth tannins but still closed...i think this could be alot better in 4 or 5 years

Should have decanted this more than 30min. Needed probably 4 hours instead. Seemed very young and trying to reach adulthood. Very nice smooth tannins but still closed...i think this could be alot better in 4 or 5 years

Jul 7th, 2020
Sylvain Rhainds

2004
Tellement Jeune. Il lui faudra encore 5-10 ans minimum pour lui enlever cette fougue. Très bien fait. Grand potentiel

2004
Tellement Jeune. Il lui faudra encore 5-10 ans minimum pour lui enlever cette fougue. Très bien fait. Grand potentiel

Jun 20th, 2020
Thijs Hendriks

No hurry

No hurry

Feb 29th, 2020