2022 Langhe Nebbiolo, Comm. G.B. Burlotto
Burlotto’s 2022 Langhe Nebbiolo radiates the quiet elegance and precision that define this Barolo traditionalist’s style. The bouquet opens with pristine red cherry, rose petals, and a touch of wild strawberry, underlined by whispers of licorice and crushed rock. On the palate, the wine dances with energy—bright, tensile acidity intertwined with fine, chalky tannins. There’s an effortless transparency here: fruit and structure in seamless dialogue, with notes of blood orange and pomegranate lingering through the finish. A pure, poetic reflection of Nebbiolo’s character, lifted and graceful, yet with the authority of a serious producer behind it. Corked Points 90
1990 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Pauillac
The 1990 vintage of Pichon Comtesse stands as one of the great Left Bank expressions of its era—sumptuous yet impeccably balanced. Three decades on, the nose is a tapestry of cedar, graphite, cassis, and truffle, evolving into tobacco leaf, warm earth, and faded violets. The palate retains remarkable vitality: layered blackcurrant fruit merges with supple tannins that have melted into a velvety frame. The texture is silken, the finish regal and enduring, marked by savoury spice and a gentle mineral echo. A mature Pauillac at its apex—majestic, seductive, and utterly harmonious. Corked Points 96
2022 Gigondas, Chateau de Saint Cosme
In 2022, Saint Cosme delivers a Gigondas of remarkable depth and Mediterranean clarity. The nose is charged with black cherry, lavender, garrigue, and cracked pepper—an aromatic landscape of southern Rhône terroir in full bloom. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated, yet the freshness surprises: juicy red and black fruit framed by ripe, sinewy tannins. There’s a touch of graphite and smoke, and a lift of floral perfume that carries through the long, resonant finish. It’s a wine that speaks both of heat and harmony—bold yet composed, with a sense of modern precision shaping its rustic heart. Corked Points 91
