2006 Brunello di Montalcino
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The 2006 Brunello di Montalcino is in a gorgeous place today, showcasing the sheer potential of Le Ragnaie's holdings prior to the estate splitting its parcels into single-vineyard bottlings. A cascade of dark red fruits, dusty rose, leather and cedar box form an inviting bouquet. The 2006 displays a cool-toned quality despite the vintage's power, coming across as radiant and sleek. Nuances of plum and lavender linger through the resolved yet balanced and refined finale.
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Walter Speller, jancisrobinson.com
Jancis Robinson MW
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Very pale ruby, yet the nose is youthful and quite tight. Almost like a Volnay, but so closed and caught up. Elegant and fluid but might confuse Brunello aficionados expecting power. (WS)
Mid to pale red. Light and fresh on the nose. Fading a little. Nothing wrong with this but it’s now a bit dry. I’d much rather have the 2009. (JR)
Deep brick colour. Light bodied and pretty with delightful autumnal development though I can see why they decided to decant this. Robust tannins! Bouquet seems ahead of the palate. Will it ever be perfectly balanced? (JR)