2006 PALEO Bolgheri Rosso Le Macchiole
2006 PALEO Bolgheri Rosso Le Macchiole
| Grapes: Cabernet Franc | Origin: Italy, Tuscany |
Lea & Sandeman review
Perhpas less flattering than either the upfront 2005 or the immensely fine 2007, this vintage simply needs more time in bottle to express itself. I don't doubt that this will make for a very fine Paleo.Other reviews and comments
100% Cabernet Franc. Blackcurrant fruit, ink, lovely leafy herbs on the nose - not intrusive or under-ripe. Firm tannins on the finish and lots of concentration that can age very well - in fact, right now it is quite tight. (RH)
17
Jancis Robinson MW OBE - www.JancisRobinson.com
Deep red. Reticent but pure aromas of blueberry, raspberry syrup, sweet spices and milk chocolate. Juicy, spicy and intensely flavored but a bit imploded today; perhaps this is entering a shut-down phase. The fresh red and dark berry flavors come across as a little simple, but this young wine's broad, fine tannins suggest that it will show better with three or four years of cellaring. Still, I doubt this will ever turn out to be one of my favorite Paleos.
90(+?)
Ian d'Agata - Stephen Tanzer website
The 2006 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) bursts from the glass with an exciting array of violets, minerals, dark cherries, grilled herbs and French oak. This is a sensual, layered Paleo endowed with tons of elegance and class. The refined finish and silky tannins are those of a first-rate wine. Today the oak is a bit pronounced, but another year or two in bottle should help the wine come together. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2019.
93/100
Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate
Plum and sweet herb on the nose leads to ripe fruit and loads of new wood on the full-bodied palate. Chewy, turning to tobacco and cedar. Should come together in bottle very nicely. Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2012. 1,650 cases made
92/100
The Wine Spectator
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