2005 Badia a Coltabouno - Chianti Classico
More approachable than the 2004 - led by dark fruits, full bodied.

28.11.2007
2004 Badia a Coltabouno - Chianti Classico
Another mean 2004 CC. Cherry fruit and cardboard nose Aggressive, thin and acidic. 85pts

27.11.2007
1997 Chateau Beauvillain-Monpezat - Cahors
Malbec with a smidge of Merlot and Tannat.
Dark Ruby Red, Black fruits, cherry and earth, on the palate dry but smooth with predominantly black cherries. A touch rustic but a properly structured wine with balanced acidity and upfront tannins supporting good deep cherry fruit. 90pts