2001 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido
The 2001 Sassicaia carries itself with a calm, almost aristocratic confidence. The nose unfolds in measured layers of cassis, black cherry, and dried plum, interwoven with cedar, graphite, and a faint suggestion of Mediterranean herbs. With air, notes of tobacco leaf, leather, and subtle spice emerge, adding depth without diminishing the wine’s clarity.
On the palate, the wine is remarkably composed. The fruit feels fully resolved yet still vibrant, carried by a fine line of acidity that gives lift and precision. Tannins are silky and integrated, providing structure without any sense of weight. Flavours of dark berries, pencil shavings, and gentle savoury tones glide effortlessly across the palate. The finish is long, cool, and quietly persistent, echoing mineral and spice. A Sassicaia that speaks softly but with unmistakable authority — elegant, balanced, and timeless.
2022 Chablis, Domaine Gilbert Picq
The 2022 Chablis from Domaine Gilbert Picq is bright, direct, and finely etched — a classic expression of Chablis shaped by purity rather than power. The nose is fresh and crystalline, offering green apple, lemon zest, and white peach, layered with chalk dust and a subtle saline note. There is an immediacy here, but also a quiet depth beneath the freshness.
On the palate, the wine is taut and energetic, driven by crisp acidity that frames the fruit with precision. Flavours of citrus and orchard fruit unfold cleanly, supported by a pronounced mineral backbone that speaks clearly of Kimmeridgian soils. The texture is sleek, almost steely, yet never austere. The finish is refreshing and persistent, leaving impressions of lemon peel, wet stone, and sea breeze. A beautifully balanced Chablis — pure, focused, and deeply refreshing.
