2015 Dom Perignon P2
The 2015 Dom Pérignon P2 reveals the vintage through the prism of extended maturation, trading youthful exuberance for depth and quiet intensity. The nose is layered and expansive — toasted brioche, roasted hazelnut, and dried citrus peel unfold alongside notes of white flowers and subtle smoke. There is a sense of calm richness, shaped by time rather than force.
On the palate, the wine is poised and enveloping, its mousse fine and integrated. Flavours of lemon curd, stone fruit, and gentle spice glide across the palate, supported by a saline, mineral backbone that brings clarity and drive. The texture is creamy yet focused, finishing long and resonant with notes of chalk, toast, and citrus oil. A Dom Pérignon of maturity and composure, expressive without excess.
2019 Gaja Barbaresco
The 2019 Barbaresco from Gaja is refined and articulate, a wine that speaks with precision rather than volume. The nose opens with rose petal, wild strawberry, and red cherry, layered with hints of anise, iron, and crushed stone. There is a purity to the aromatics that feels both lifted and grounded.
On the palate, the wine is linear and poised, the fruit bright and tightly focused. Firm, finely etched tannins provide structure, while lively acidity carries flavours of sour cherry, orange peel, and subtle spice. The finish is long and mineral, leaving a gentle echo of dried flowers and stone. A Barbaresco of clarity and quiet authority, balancing elegance with unmistakable structure.
2021 Sassicaia Tenuta San Guido
The 2021 Sassicaia is sleek, vibrant, and beautifully controlled — a vintage that leans toward tension and precision. The nose is cool and expressive, revealing blackcurrant, blueberry, and violet, underpinned by graphite, cedar, and Mediterranean herbs. Everything feels sharply defined, yet never austere.
On the palate, the wine is energetic and finely sculpted. The fruit is pure and vertical, framed by firm but polished tannins and a bright line of acidity that gives the wine lift and drive. Flavours of dark berries, pencil lead, and subtle spice unfold with measured clarity. The finish is long, fresh, and mineral, echoing cassis and stone. A Sassicaia of focus and restraint, built for long, graceful evolution.
2022 Cervaro della Sala Castello della Sala Antinori
The 2022 Cervaro della Sala is luminous and composed, balancing richness with freshness. The nose opens with ripe pear, white peach, and lemon zest, layered with chamomile, toasted almond, and a touch of flint. There is a quiet elegance to the aromatics, shaped by subtle oak and vibrant fruit.
On the palate, the wine is supple and refined, its creamy texture lifted by bright acidity that keeps everything in harmony. Flavours of citrus, stone fruit, and gentle spice unfold smoothly, underpinned by a fine mineral line. The finish is long and poised, lingering with notes of lemon peel, almond, and chalk. A beautifully judged Cervaro — expressive, balanced, and effortlessly polished.
