2008 PALEO Rosso Le Macchiole, Lea & Sandeman

PALEO

2008 Rosso Le Macchiole

Grapes Cab Franc
Colour Red
Origin Italy, Tuscany
District Maremma
ABV 14.5%

Le Macchiole's 2008 release of Paleo is a wonderfully expressive and elegant example of Cabernet Franc. This is not a wine of massive structure and new oak, rather it is vibrant and lively with tremendous length. While it will drink relatively young, it will certainly go the long haul for a decade or two. L&S (May 2012)


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The 2008 confirms its standing as one of the finest recent editions of Paleo Rosso. Plums, black cherries, cloves, smoke and menthol jump from the glass in a full-bodied, intense wine loaded with class and pedigree. Grilled herbs, cloves, crushed rocks and sweet tobacco are woven into the beautifully delineated, vibrant finish. This is a fabulous showing from Le Macchiole. Rating: 95 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (Apr 2014)

Dark and lively crimson. Very warm and rich and tense. Satisfying and (just) not too much. Nicely balanced. Very exuberant indeed! Rating: 16.5 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Dec 2012)

(100% cabernet franc): Good full ruby-red. Knockout, extremely fragrantnose combines raspberry, strawberry, Oriental spices, bay leaf, violet and white pepper. Fine-grained, pure and penetrating on the palate, with outstanding density and great energy to the flavors of red berries, aromatic herbs and white pepper. The extremely long, perfumed,palate-staining finish features supple tannins that are in perfect harmony with the wine's fruit. Another great Paleo in the making: I love this wine's vibrant delivery of pure, unadulterated cabernet franc aromas and flavors. A great showing. Rating: 95 Ian d'Agata, www.vinousmedia.com (Sept 2012)

Le Macchiole

Initially put onto the wine map by Eugenio Campolmi in 1983, the Le Macchiole estate has been run by his wife Cinzia since 2002. In the heart of Bolgheri, with 22 hectares of vineyard over much of the best soils of the region these are, along with the Sassicaia and Ornellaia's vineyards, also among the oldest and most established vines in Bolgheri. Their careful selection of grape varieties and cultivation techniques according to climate and soil has led them to concentrate on Merlot, Syrah and most importantly Cabernet Franc, a variety which can express itself so well in the hands of Le Macchiole.

All of their wines are marked by a unique and unmistakable character. Full bodied wines, and yet with clean and elegant flavours, leading to great freshness and finesse, they are incredibly sought after world-wide. The estate has been organic since 2002, and they are experimenting with biodynamics.

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