Castello la Leccia Chianti Classico Riserva Bruciagna

Castello la Leccia

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2006 Other 88/100
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Taster #7602 · Mar 1, 2021
89/100
Found this lost in the corner of my cellar. No surprise - it was past its prime - with dried fruit aromas and tea color in the meniscus, but at the same time, also very drinkable. Amazingly rich, ripe dark cherry fruit with a concentrated, full body and soft edges on the palate. A bit of acidity on the finish. Improved with airtime
2006 vintage
Taster #4839 · Nov 10, 2015
89/100
I had one glass, very balanced and smooth. one friend was really taken with it. First wine of the evening served with cheese and crackers.
2006 vintage
Taster #1677 · Nov 21, 2014
89/100
Last bottle of this one, sadly. Mellowed to near perfection. Nicely balanced velvety. If you still have some, just give it some air and it will open up nicely. Or send it to me!
2006 vintage
Taster #4887 · Oct 27, 2014
85/100
This is what I call a typical flavored Chianti. That said it is a bit disappointing for a reserve. Medium body flavors include a tart cherry and slight smoke and leather. Finish was a tad weak with light tannin along with cherry. An enjoyable but not outstanding wine.
2006 vintage
Taster #3258 · Feb 14, 2014
90/100
soft, resolved tannins black fruits, some smoke, black plums.
2006 vintage
Taster #1677 · Feb 8, 2014
89/100
Still drinking well. Perhaps smoother with additional age compared to earlier comments from year ago. Nice Chianti.
2006 vintage
Taster #0643 · Dec 14, 2013
89/100
Drink now
2006 vintage
Taster #4443 · Dec 4, 2013
86/100
Dark fruit aromas with some background dried herbs. Black and red cherry flavors, very fresh and slightly sweet. Good balance, easy to enjoy right now.
2006 vintage
Taster #9830 · Jul 1, 2013
80/100
Palate shows a quick punch of darker fruit flavors immediately drowned by heavy oak, leaves, and a bitterness (dust and perhaps endives?). Medium to full bodied tannins coat the mouth and may remain there for a moment, yet the flavors themselves are quick to dissappear and finish abruptly. Served after decanting for ten minutes.. perhaps more time would have helped? I could certainly see why some might enjoy it, yet not my speed.
2006 vintage
Taster #1677 · May 20, 2013
88/100
Solid Chianti. Still drinking well. Certainly worth the price. Drank with typical Italian pasta and marinara, but think it could complement beef dishes very well.More complex and full bodied than many non-classico versions.
2006 vintage
Taster #6613 · May 19, 2013
90/100
Russk. without breathing, it is a bit too boring and restrained. After air improved slightly. 90- still, a solid food wine after decanted
2006 vintage
Taster #6885 · May 5, 2013
90/100
Nice chianti - Drinking very well at this time.
2006 vintage
Taster #8301 · Mar 7, 2013
90/100
This has really come along since 2010. Very nice, much softer now, but still with some bite. Great depth and balance. Very nice. Not quite the polish of top chianti, but excellent.
2006 vintage
Taster #5543 · Feb 17, 2013
86/100
It took about 45 minutes to open up, but then was nice, medium body, though a little overly sour for my Chianti tastes.
2006 vintage
Taster #1323 · Jan 27, 2013
84/100
poor nose, not fruit forward, just bland instead of warm and embracing mouth feel.
2006 vintage
Taster #6613 · Jan 13, 2013
90/100
Russk. Dark cherry. Liquid mouth. Cleansing tannic finish. 90+. Buy more.
2006 vintage
Taster #1226 · Jan 12, 2013
91/100
I seemed to have overpaid a bit for this wine, at $17.99. It was still worth it. Very delicious. Aerated and decanted for 20 minutes. Paired with extremely dark Dagoba dark chocolate. Very good pairing. Medium to dark ruby in color. Sour cherries and vanilla on the nose. Cherries, tobacco and currant on the palate. I think this wine is still a bit young and may even improve. If you can get this for < $15 as some have stated …
2006 vintage
Taster #7015 · Jan 6, 2013
89/100
Very nice go to wine. Old line Chianti taste that really opens up after a few minutes in the glass. Fairly long finish, with a bit of complexity. Also, seems to be consistent from vintage to vintage. Bargain too at $13 a bottle.
2006 vintage
Taster #1999 · Dec 31, 2012
86/100
Feels young, with either piercing tannins or too much alcohol. Good Tuscan qualities though mouthfeel a bit incomplete. Tough to tell if age will help but there are other good QPRs out there
2006 vintage
Taster #5087 · Dec 20, 2012
87/100
Wow, a 2006 reserva for $13? Ruby and translucent. Nose of leaves, forest, cigar box. Small cherry joined for mid-palate, nice balance, some pepper, medium plus finish. Just missing the fruit. Overall a ho-hum Chianti as it was too old school. Mentions using the classic grapes on the label. Really? Wine technology has changed in 200 years, throw off the chains. QPR not a big issue as the wine warrants the lower price. Better second day.
2006 vintage
Taster #4887 · Nov 20, 2012
87/100
The color of this wine was a medium dark purple with reddish tint and edges. The flavors started with heavy fruit with some dark berries and a bit of tobacco. The finish was full of fruit and had a small smooth tannin finale. This is a nice Classic Riserva with a very good price point.
2006 vintage
Taster #5220 · Nov 11, 2012
89/100
@fralo's for Jeff's birthday
2006 vintage
Taster #6613 · Nov 5, 2012
90/100
RussK day2 iron plum. Enjoyable.
2006 vintage
Taster #0475 · Nov 2, 2012
89/100
Clear, medium ruby with a hint of garnet on the rim. The nose is medium plus in intensity, with aromas of strawberries, sour cherries and a little vanilla from the oak ageing given to riservas. The nose is developing. The palate is dry, with medium plus acidity and medium plus tannins. The alcohol is medium to medium minus at 13% and the body is medium. The palate is consistent with the nose, with a little tobacco and black tea on …
2006 vintage
Taster #4184 · Oct 29, 2012
87/100
Tart, dry, and austere. There's some cherry, a little plum, and saddle leather on the nose and palate. Quite thin, mostly one dimensional, somewhat harsh. I have had equally good Chiantis and better Chianti Classicos. Wouldn't age this a long time. Underwhelming in all regards. May merit 88.
2006 vintage