Conte Hugues Chardonnay Terre Siciliane - 2020 - Tenuta Rapitalà
Alcoholic content: 14.00 %
yr. 2019 Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com:
91 of 100 Points.
"Raffaele Vecchione - WinesCritic.com" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2019 on 01.08.2021 with 91 of 100 points.
"Molto dolce a primo impatto mostra note di vaniglia, nocciole tostate ed albicocche disidratate. Corpo pieno, morbido e succoso nel sorso chiude lineare ed armonico. Old style nel profilo sensoriale ma indubbia la qualità e la visione. Bevi ora."
yr. 2016 Falstaff:
91 of 100 Points.
"Falstaff" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.04.2019 with 91 of 100 points.
"Intensives, kompaktes Stohgelb. In der Nase mineralisch und gelbfruchtig, wirkt sehr stimmig, im Nachhall nach Wiesenkräutern. Am Gaumen zunächst cremig und ausgewogen, spannt sich angenehm auf, im zweiten Bereich weiterhin salzig, fließt ruhig dahin."
yr. 2015 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.08.2018 with 88 of 100 points.
"This 100% Chardonnay opens with warm aromas of toast and oak. The aromas carry over to the full-bodied palate along with mature yellow apple, citrus rind and a hint of butterscotch. Kerin O'Keefe"
yr. 2012 Gilbert & Gaillard:
90 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.07.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
"Golden straw-yellow. Rich, harmonious, complex nose of pineapple, peach, pear, pastry cream and mild tobacco. Well-balanced, fat and concentrated palate that is fresh, warm and buttery with the nose aromas flowing through. Long, savoury and mineral finish."
yr. 2012 Wine Enthusiast:
87 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2014 with 87 of 100 points.
"Aged in barriques, this Sicilian Chardonnay is dominated by wood. It opens with aromas of oak extract, toast, vanilla and butterscotch that all carry over to the warm palate alongside warm notes of lemon drop, yellow apple skin, walnut."
yr. 2012 Tom Cannavan:
88 of 100 Points.
"Tom Cannavan" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.01.2014 with 88 of 100 points.
"(2014) IGT Terre Siciliane, from Palermo. Big, showy bottle, glowing golden colour. Loaded with nutty, ripe, almost cabbage aromas that are buttery and rich, with a solid apple fruit beneath. On the palate this is fleshy and ripe, there's a layering of oak, that nuttiness, and plenty of sweet fruit. It is soft in terms of its acidity and structure, verging on being slightly flabby arguably, but there is freshness and the sweet fruit does drive through to a nutty, fruity finish."
yr. 2011 Gilbert & Gaillard:
91 of 100 Points.
"Gilbert & Gaillard" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.05.2013 with 91 of 100 points.
"Golden hue. Perfumed, creamy nose intermixing candied exotic fruits (mango, pineapple) and marzipan. Fresh, focused and elegant palate that is mild and savoury and boasts wonderful balance. Long finish flirting with salty. An unusual wine pairing with fish."
yr. 2010 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2010 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Dedicated to Count Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais (the winery's charismatic former figurehead), this beautiful Chardonnay opens with extraordinary fullness and density backed by layers of exotic fruit, vanilla, spice and apricot. The finish is creamy and long."
yr. 2011 Wine Enthusiast:
92 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.01.2013 with 92 of 100 points.
"Tenuta Rapitalà steals the scene with this stunning warm-climate Chardonnay. The wine shows huge intensity and persistency, with lingering tones of apricot, vanilla, exotic fruit, pineapple and a touch of toasted almond. It's a sophisticated effort that raises the level of Sicilian winemaking."
yr. 2007 Wine Enthusiast:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2007 on 01.01.2010 with 90 of 100 points.
"Here's a luminous and bright Chardonnay with a well-balanced aromatic offering that spans from toasted nut to chalky mineral to exotic fruit. Overall, the wine tastes smooth and creamy, but there are a few sharp points of acidity that help move it along the palate. It's a sophisticated white wine in a very elegant bottle."
yr. 2006 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2006 on 01.01.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
"Here is a quintessentially luminous and fragrant white wine from southern Italy (made withChardonnay, two thirds of which was aged in oak) that delivers food-friendly appeal, succulence and a sophisticated approach. The wine is thick and luscious on the palate and offers slightly sweet flavors of exotic fruit, mango and papaya."
yr. 2001 Wine Enthusiast:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Enthusiast" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2001 on 01.01.2003 with 88 of 100 points.
"A rich, toastyChardonnay full of ripe, citric fruit. The wood shows in aromas and taste, but never dominates the green plum fruit flavors."
yr. 2016 Andreas Larsson - Tasted:
89 of 100 Points.
"Andreas Larsson - Tasted" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2016 with 89 of 100 points.
"Bright light golden colour. Youthful nose combining some new oak, nutty notes, fresh stone fruit and citrus. Good grip on the palate combining a fresh acidity with barely ripe stone fruit, nutty and almond notes with fine oak, good extract and long persistency."
yr. 2015 Wine Spectator:
91 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2015 on 01.04.2018 with 91 of 100 points.
yr. 2016 Decanter World Wine Awards:
85 of 100 Points.
"Decanter World Wine Awards" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2016 on 01.06.2017 with 85 of 100 points.
yr. 2014 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2014 on 01.10.2016 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2013 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2013 on 01.10.2015 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.10.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 Vinum Wine Magazine:
16 of 20 Points.
"Vinum Wine Magazine" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 on 01.10.2014 with 16 of 20 points.
yr. 2011 Wine & Spirits Magazine:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine & Spirits Magazine" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2011 on 01.06.2014 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2005 Wine Spectator:
90 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2005 on 01.11.2008 with 90 of 100 points.
yr. 2006 Wine Spectator:
88 of 100 Points.
"Wine Spectator" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2006 on 01.08.2008 with 88 of 100 points.
yr. 2012 CellarTracker:
91 of 100 Points.
"CellarTracker" has rated the wine "Tenuta Rapitala 'Grand Cru' Conte Hugues Bernard de la Gatinais Terre Siciliane IGT" from the vintage 2012 with 91 of 100 points.
