2000 Le Petit Cheval Chateau Cheval Blanc
The 2000 Le Petit Cheval shows a surprisingly composed and nuanced profile, reflecting the generosity of the vintage with a distinctly refined edge. The nose opens with red and black cherry, dried plum, and cassis, layered with subtle notes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and graphite. There is a gentle warmth to the aromatics, but it remains balanced rather than heavy.
On the palate, the wine is smooth and harmonious, with resolved tannins and a rounded, elegant texture. The fruit has softened into a savoury register, revealing hints of leather, spice, and earthy undertones. Acidity is still present, keeping the wine alive and structured. The finish is persistent and graceful, marked by dark fruit and gentle tertiary complexity.
2018 Biserno Tenuta di Biserno
The 2018 Biserno is polished and modern, yet restrained in its expression. The nose shows ripe blackcurrant, blackberry, and plum, framed by graphite, cedar, and a subtle herbal freshness. Oak is well integrated, lending spice and depth without dominating the fruit.
On the palate, the wine is supple and layered, with fine-grained tannins and balanced acidity shaping the dark fruit core. Notes of cocoa, sweet spice, and savoury herbs emerge as the wine opens. The finish is long, smooth, and composed, leaving a refined impression of dark fruit and mineral tension.
2016 Chateau Ferriere
The 2016 Château Ferrière is precise and aromatic, capturing the elegance of Margaux with clarity and restraint. The nose offers black cherry, cassis, and violet, complemented by graphite, fine spice, and a subtle floral lift. There is a freshness to the aromatics that gives the wine definition.
On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and finely structured, with silky tannins and bright acidity providing balance. The fruit is pure and focused, supported by savoury notes and a gentle mineral edge. The finish is long and refined, echoing floral tones, dark berries, and a lingering freshness.
2001 Barolo Riserva Monfortino Giacomo Conterno
The 2001 Monfortino Riserva is intense, profound, and uncompromising in its structure. The nose is deep and layered, revealing dried rose, tar, sour cherry, and dark red fruit, intertwined with notes of iron, truffle, and earth. It opens slowly, demanding patience.
On the palate, the wine is powerful and commanding, with firm, tightly woven tannins and driving acidity that give it extraordinary tension. The fruit remains focused and precise, supported by savoury, mineral, and earthy complexity. The finish is exceptionally long, austere yet compelling, leaving a lasting impression of depth, structure, and quiet authority.
