Merlot is one of the most consistent grapes that we grow here at Rosemont
orange oil and confit citrus mingled with notions of buttery pastry
mocha and spice are all beautifully delineated
vibrant red fruit and creamy tannins all add to the wine's undeniable allure
my qualitative evaluations are definitely better than my commercial predictions (which is why it is a good thing I’m a reviewer rather than an importer
Marchese Antinori - "Tenuta Tignanello" Chianti Classico Riserva 2004 (750ml) Corton-Charlemagne Merlot is one of theCritical Acclaim 91 points Robert Parker Antinoris flagship Chianti, the 2004 Chianti Classico Riserva Marchesi Antinori, reveals greater depth, vibrancy and freshness. Ripe black cherries, new leather, menthol, smoke and wild herbs flow from this sweet, layered Chianti. The wine is approachable today, but also has the tannic backbone and stuffing to insure another decade or so of very fine drinking. It spent 14 months in small French oak barrels