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Paleo Rosso 2021 . Le Macchiole . 2ocb. Bottle (12). ... (Total: 12 Btls. )
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Paleo Rosso 2021Le Macchiole
2ocb
Bottle (12)
From the single-owner collection of an esteemed industry insider, sourced directly from Europe's most prestigious estates. Every bottle was acquired upon release and stored in professional, temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions from day one. A rare opportunity to acquire wines with impeccable provenance.
"Wow. This is very polished and sophisticated with currant, spice, fresh-herb and cedar character that goes on for minutes on the finish. The tannins are so refined yet muscular, with form and tension. Give this time to soften and come around, but a very serious red by all accounts. Small percentage of amphora aging. Cabernet franc. Best after 2028." (96 pts. James Suckling, July 2024)
"In many ways, this bottle best represents the modern face of Bolgheri. I am referring to the chapter that starts after the international success of the so-called "aia" wines (Sassicaia and Ornellaia). In this new world, Coastal Tuscany faces new important challenges linked to climate change and competition from other celebrated Tuscan wine appellations. Debuted in 1989, what sets it apart is the choice of grape: Cabernet Franc. Paleo was a lone ranger back then, but today the percentage of new Cabernet Franc vineyards in the region is taking off at breakneck speed. But Le Macchiole was the first to work with it at this quality level. The 2021 Paleo is especially tight, intense and direct. These are characteristics of the vintage and of the house style. I tasted this vintage from barrel two years ago, and my remark was that the wine focuses on red and purple fruits as well as the black ones. This remains true now that the wine is in bottle. Those fruit tones cede to a floral interlude of heritage rose that leads to mulled spice and Turkish coffee. The 2021 vintage is slightly curbed or streamlined in terms of mouthfeel, holding back just a bit for extra tension and extremely elegant results." (97 pts. Monica Larner, Wine Advocate, Feb. 2024)
"The 2021 Paleo Rosso (Cabernet Franc) soars out of the glass with high-toned Franc aromatics. Crushed red-toned fruit, blood orange, espresso, mocha, licorice and exotic spice infuse the palate with a notable textural intensity that builds over time. Paleo Rosso typically needs a few years in bottle to blossom. I expect that will be the case here as well. It’s an impressive wine from Le Macchiole. Aging was 16 months, mostly in low-toast French oak barrels, with a touch (4%) of stoneware amphora." (97+ pts. Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Dec. 2021)
"Paleo has been 100% Cabernet Franc since 2001 and helped to cement Le Macchiole's reputation as innovators. The 2021 is a blend of three plots out of a possible eight, vinified separately in concrete with a 30-day maceration. Ageing is mostly in new barriques, with 7% in ceramic ‘tava’. ‘You have to pay attention to the extraction,’ notes owner, Cinzia Merli. There's certainly plenty of concentration here, but the wine is characterised by precision rather than power, with breezy aromas of black cherry, dark hedgerow berries and herbs joined by a cool touch of sous bois. Overall intense, bright and juicy, the densely packed core of damson and black cherry is supported by fine, dusty tannins, with dark chocolate and floral notes on the fresh, lifted finish. Class." (96 pts. James Button, Decanter, Aug. 2024)
"Le Macchiole's iconic Paleo has evolved from a Bordeaux-style blend into a unique single-variety expression of Tuscany's coastline. This pioneering 100% Cabernet Franc is sourced from three estate vineyards and ferments for 25 days in concrete tanks before spending 16 months in new oak barrels, conical trunk casks and stoneware amphorae. In the glass it's sublime, showing wild blackberries, blood orange, black cherry and thick herbal shrub characters. Lilting wild flowers, bitter chocolate and espresso balance nicely alongside dusty tannins. It's a thinking, fireside wine with impressive ageing potential." (98 pts. Isobel Salamon, Decanter, Feb. 2025)
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2025 September 12 The Pinnacle Collection Fine & Rare Wine Signature® Auction - Beverly Hills #5571 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2025
12th
Friday
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