TNs: 1997 Ciacci Brunello Pianrosso & 2012 JP Fichet Puligny 1er Referts

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  • 1997 Ciacci Piccolomini d’Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso - Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (8/31/2019)
    Darker garnet color. Nose of both dried and ripe fruit, leather, scintillating floral notes, earth. Satin-textured layers of earth, dried red plum, vibrant bright cherry, and bits of tar on the palate. Firm, dusty but reigned-in tannin and excellent acidity. Long finish of red fruit echoing in waves, with grip and depth. Pleasure to drink this wine. (93 pts.)
  • 2012 Jean-Philippe Fichet Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru (8/31/2019)
    Pale white gold. Nose of high-pitched floral notes, schist, apple core, grapefruit, white stone. Austere notes of limestone and bone-dry white grapefruit counterpointed by hints of creaminess, granny apple, and white peach. Tactile fine-grained tartness grounded in steely acidic spine. Long finish of white fruit and stone with grip and gravitas. Delicious, riveting wine. (92 pts.)

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Thanks for the note, Doug. I’ve had nothing but terrific bottles from Fichet although I don’t see them around much anymore.

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Frank

My first experience with this producer. Agree fairly rare to see bottles these days. I wish I had purchased more! Superb showing.

Cheers,
Doug

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Doug, I had a really knockout bottle of their 2005 Meursault Le Tesson earlier this year: pale brass color, fresh as a daisy, an all around excellent white Burgundy.

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Sounds wonderful Frank. I will now be on the lookout for more from this producer.

Cheers,
Doug

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Have had good experiences with the Fichet wines.

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Good to hear Jeremy. As I recall these bottles were reasonably priced for a 1er.

Cheers
Doug