2023 Rosso di Montalcino Sesti
Pure and transparent Sangiovese, opening with sour cherry, red currant and dried herbs, layered with subtle earthy and balsamic notes. The palate is vibrant and finely structured, with bright acidity and gently grippy tannins giving shape without weight. Fresh, savoury and precise, it finishes with lifted red fruit and a stony Tuscan dryness that makes it immediately drinkable yet unmistakably serious.
Rating: 91 points | Supplier: Flint Wines, Indigo Wine | Price: £28–£35
2015 Barbaresco Paje Produttori del Barbaresco
Aromatic and refined, showing dried rose petals, red cherry, orange peel and subtle spice. On the palate, the wine is elegant rather than powerful, with finely resolved tannins and a beautifully balanced acidity that carries the fruit effortlessly. Savoury nuances of tea leaf and mineral emerge on the long, graceful finish, highlighting Pajè’s naturally polished expression.
Rating: 94 points | Supplier: Corney & Barrow, Berry Bros. & Rudd | Price: £55–£70
2019 Brunello di Montalcino Il Marroneto
Highly perfumed and precise, with notes of wild strawberry, cherry stone, dried flowers and subtle spice. The palate is finely etched and harmonious, driven by fresh acidity and silky yet persistent tannins. Elegant rather than forceful, it unfolds slowly in the glass, finishing long, savoury and mineral, with remarkable clarity for the vintage.
Rating: 95 points | Supplier: Flint Wines, Corney & Barrow | Price: £85–£110
2022 Meursault Porusots Domaine Roulot
Taut and mineral on the nose, offering citrus oil, green apple, hazelnut and crushed stone, framed by discreet reduction. The palate is intense yet restrained, with finely judged acidity and remarkable textural finesse. Power is present but tightly controlled, leading to a long, saline and focused finish that speaks clearly of site rather than oak.
Rating: 96 points | Supplier: Berry Bros. & Rudd, Justerini & Brooks | Price: £140–£180
