Domaine de Chevalier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Domaine de Chevalier 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, concentrated, gourmand and roasted, with an excessive spiciness and toastiness (liquorice, vanilla, star anise, grilled vanilla, toasted hazelnut, dark chocolate, cocoa, coffee). We also find ripe fruits (morello cherry, roasted red cherry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry, blackberry, cassis), a tasty and gourmand herbaceous side (dry bay leaf, peppermint), notes of dried…

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Château Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Haut-Brion 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is aromatic, with a certain concentration in balance, a powerful grain, elegant, « frank » and racy, with depth, elegant darkness and perfectly balanced density. It reveals notes of boysenberry, small, fairly ripe red berries that are quite brilliant and small notes of small roasted fruits, associated with fine hints of plum, chocolate,…

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Château Haut-Bailly 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

Château Haut-Bailly 2022 – Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity, « frank » and taut, with crispness and a few spice, offering concentration, finesse, precision and a certain darkness. It reveals a lovely side of Sichuan pepper, with a hint of violet, lily and a discreet hint of sappy. The palate is well-built, supple, fresh, elegant, balanced, with a tangy frame,…

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Ruffino, Romitorio di Santedame 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Ruffino, Romitorio di Santedame 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity, with slight garnet reflections. The nose is refined and subtle, but deep and complex. It expresses notes of roasted red cherry, fresh morello cherry, dried morello cherry, wild strawberry, crushed blueberry, wild blackberry, dried blackcurrant. We also find aromas of dried mint, cut rosemary, basil, bay…

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Capraia, Effe 55, 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Capraia, Effe 55, 2019 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers concentration, depth and at the same time – delicacy and freshness. It expresses refined herbaceous notes: crushed mint leaves, rosemary, thyme, blackcurrant leaf in the background, a fine spiciness (liquorice, cumin, cloves, black pepper, coriander seeds), associated with notes of dried flowers (dried…

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Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli, Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Mazzei, Castello Fonterutoli, Castellina 2020 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The first nose offers savory notes of sweet spices (ground cloves, crushed coriander seeds, liquorice, nutmeg, cardamom) and roasted aromatic herbs (roasted thyme and rosemary), which are complemented by notes of oregano and dried mint, rose and wild flowers, with a touch of torrefaction (sweet coffee,…

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Vignamaggio, Monna Lisa 2017 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

Vignamaggio, Monna Lisa 2017 – Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

The wine has a ruby color with garnet reflections. The nose is finely spicy, slightly evolved, but harmonious and still youthful. It expresses notes of fresh liquorice, white pepper, cloves, crushed coriander seeds, toasted vanilla, a hint of roasted (coffee, toasted almond) brewed black tea, wet leaves and undergrowth, dried flowers (dried rose, dried violet,…

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Viticcio 2018 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Viticcio 2018 – Chianti Classico Riserva

(organic) The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity with slight garnet reflections. The nose offers concentration, intensity, fruity gourmandise as well as savoury notes of sweet spices and aromatic herbs. It expresses the aromas of grated nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice, cloves and crushed coriander seeds, combined with notes of wild mint, dried basil,…

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Capraia 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

Capraia 2019 – Chianti Classico Riserva

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is savoury, spicy and gourmand. It expresses the distinct, but integrated notes of sweet spices (coriander seeds, cumin, nutmeg, cloves, liquorice), chocolate with mint, fresh tobacco, a touch of undergrowth and wilted flowers, dried flowers (rose, violet), as well as a ripe fruitiness (wild…

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Manuel Olivier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

Manuel Olivier, Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2021 – Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose offers accuracy, concentration, elegance and beautiful complexity. It expresses notes of tangy red fruits (crunchy strawberry, cranberry juice, wild raspberry, dried raspberry, bigarreau cherry, dried cranberries, a hint of blueberry), combined with a delicate smoky and meaty touch, which is completed by notes of…

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