2015 Chambolle-Musigny, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod
The 2015 Chambolle-Musigny from Ghislaine Barthod captures the vintage’s generosity with the domaine’s signature precision. The nose opens with redcurrant, crushed raspberry, and rose petals, deepened by a hint of warm spice and limestone dust. On the palate, it’s silken and layered, the fruit ripe yet crystalline, guided by a fine mineral line that anchors its elegance. The tannins are supple, perfectly integrated, carrying the wine toward a finish of quiet, floral persistence. It is graceful, pure, and utterly Chambolle — a portrait of finesse over force.
2016 Brunello di Montalcino, Livio Sassetti – Pertimali
A classic expression of northern Montalcino, the 2016 Brunello from Livio Sassetti is both structured and luminous. The bouquet reveals sour cherry, tobacco leaf, rosemary, and crushed stone, with a subtle note of blood orange. On the palate, it’s poised and vertical, the acidity cutting cleanly through fine, powdery tannins. Flavours of red fruit and spice unfold with precision and length, leaving a trail of saline freshness. The balance is effortless — power wrapped in restraint, Brunello at its most elegant and enduring.
2018 Guado al Tasso, Bolgheri Superiore DOC
The 2018 Guado al Tasso is polished yet expressive, a seamless blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Cabernet Franc. Aromas of blackcurrant, graphite, and dried sage rise with clarity, touched by violet and cedar. The palate is refined, its dark fruit framed by velvety tannins and lively acidity. Everything feels proportioned and harmonious, the oak quietly integrated into the wine’s rhythm. It finishes with a cool, Mediterranean poise — powerful but never heavy, confident without excess.
1990 Château Cheval Blanc, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru
The 1990 Cheval Blanc is a wine suspended in perfect balance between ripeness and grace. The bouquet is intoxicating — truffle, sandalwood, cassis, and faded rose rising in waves of perfume. On the palate, it moves with silken weight, the fruit still vibrant, the texture seamless. Layers of plum, tobacco, and graphite unfold with serene depth, guided by acidity that keeps everything alive. It’s not merely aged; it’s timeless — a wine that feels both fully mature and quietly eternal.
2019 Gaia & Rey, Gaja, Langhe Chardonnay DOC
Gaja’s 2019 Gaia & Rey is a study in purity and poise. The bouquet is delicate yet complex — white peach, lemon zest, crushed stone, and subtle hazelnut from perfectly judged oak. The palate is sculpted, gliding on precise acidity and a touch of creamy texture. There’s a quiet power here, a sense of restraint that allows every detail to shine. The finish is long and saline, lingering with notes of citrus and mineral light. A wine that speaks in tones of clarity and calm — pure elegance in motion.
