What to Buy
Welcome to Cru World Wine, the world's leading platform for fine wine and spirits, where you can find an extensive selection of wines from both old and new world regions. Whether you are a wine connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of wine, we have something for everyone.
For those who are looking for a no-brainer sweet bargain, we have a range of affordable wines that are perfect for everyday drinking and entertaining. These wines offer great value for money without compromising on quality.
If you are looking to invest in fine wines, we have a selection of investment recommendations that are sure to impress. Our team of experts carefully curates these wines based on their potential for future appreciation and their historical track record of increasing in value.
For those who are looking for something unique and different, we offer a range of wines that are hard to find anywhere else. From rare vintages to obscure varietals, we have something for the adventurous wine drinker.
No matter what your taste preferences or budget, our platform offers a diverse selection of wines that are sure to satisfy you. So why wait? Start browsing our selection today and discover your next favorite bottle.
What to Buy
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
Inc. VAT
£697.69 |
|||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Situated just below Vincent Dancer’s Tête du Clos. A little more lemon yellow in colour, a little more wood and a lot more concentration. Not the finesse of Fairendes but certainly more power than most. This is robust and satisfying, and will need more time. All in balance. Drink from 2026-2032. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£802.40 |
|||||
|
Sip elegance with the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2020. An exquisite wine expertly crafted in the reputable vineyards surrounding the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, a region renowned for its fine Burgundy wines in France. Under the practiced hands of the Coffinet Duvernay family, the grapes are diligently hand-picked, then aged to perfection in oak barrels, adding depth to the wine's naturally rich fruity notes. This wine glistens with golden hues, a prelude to a symphony of layered minerality, subtle citrus flavours, and a finish that effortlessly combines sophistication with an exciting complexity. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2020 elegantly perpetuates the family's passion for crafting wines with unrivalled quality and character—an embodiment of these esteemed vignerons' mastery of the art of winemaking. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£779.60 |
|||||
|
Indulge in the exquisite Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie Blanc 2020, a prime example of refined Burgundian winemaking. Crafted by the esteemed producer Coffinet-Duvernay, a distinguished name in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, this vintage is cultivated in premier cru vineyard, La Maltroie. Cultivation methods epitomise traditional viticulture, meticulous hand harvesting and rigorous sorting ensure only premier-quality grapes are selected. Aged in French oak barrels to provide subtle, toasty undertones, this Chardonnay sings with aromas of fresh apricot, lemon zest, and nuances of vanilla. Lively acidity, plush fruit, and a mineral edge culminate in a well-balanced palate – a true embodiment of its terroir. Impressively long on the finish, this wine marries immediate approachability with the capacity for further maturity. The Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie Blanc 2020 is nothing short of a luxury, evoking the very essence of fine white Burgundy. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£778.40 |
|||||
|
Exemplifying mastery in winemaking, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains 2020 represents the pinnacle of premier Burgundy vintages. Crafted by Coffinet Duvernay, a seasoned producer in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in France, this wine boasts of enduring quality and exceptional purity. Hand-harvested grapes from over 30-year-old vines undergo careful vinification, with maturation in oak barrels providing stability and depth. Rooted in the famous Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, the Les Champgains parcel delivers a unique mineral-driven complexity that translates into the wine's distinctive character. Abounding with notes of citrus and stone fruits on the palate, it carries an impressive balance of acid and alcohol, enhancing the wine's longevity. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains 2020 is an embodiment of an illustrious winegrowing tradition, a vintage that showcases the pinnacle of Chardonnay renditions. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£622.69 |
|||||
|
Discover the exceptional 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018', a hallmark of fine Burgundian viticulture skillfully crafted by Philippe Duvernay and his daughter Rachel. Hailing from the famed Chassagne Montrachet region, recognised globally for its exemplary Chardonnay wines, this flawless vintage encapsulates the essence of its prestigious terroir. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked from Les Fairendes climat within the Premier Cru vineyards, ensuring the utmost quality. Coffinet Duvernay's dedication to producing wines of the highest calibre shines in this 2018 release. It tantalises the senses with perfectly balanced notes of mineral depth, citrus zest, and delicate floral nuances. Expect an enduring finish, a testament to its careful maturation in French oak barrels. 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018' truly embodies the sophistication and complexity of notable Burgundy Chardonnay. A sublime accomplishment from an esteemed producer. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. VAT
£810.80 |
|||||
|
Exclusively hailing from France's illustrious Burgundy region, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2020 is the embodiment of opulence in viniculture. Harvested from premier cru vineyards, a distinguished classification of French vineyards, and aged in French oak barrels, it showcases the meticulous expertise of the Coffinet Duvernay family. They are renowned for their commitment to traditional winemaking, precision in vineyard management, rigorous grape selection and adoption of sustainable practices. This superb Chardonnay seduces with intoxicating aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and subtle oak, underpinned by a minerality distinctive of Chassagne-Montrachet's diverse soils. On the palate, it reveals a pleasingly crisp acidity, balanced with an expressive complexity that lingers impressively. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2020 is more than a wine; it's an exceptional journey into the heart of French winemaking heritage. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£877.92 |
|||||
Vinous (92)The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with hints of smoke, scorched earth, licorice and tobacco. Here, too, the aromas are more forward than the fruit, which remains big, powerful and virile. The tannins are quite firm, and the wine remains young, even after all these years. A huge, intense finish rounds things out. Today the 1995 comes across as a bit awkward. It should be a little more composed in another 2-3 years. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 89 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£577.92 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89)The estate’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied, supple effort offering ripe dark fruit, earthiness and toasted oak with excellent length, if not much overall complexity. This attractive Brunello will benefit from another year or two of bottle age and should drink well to at least age fifteen. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£853.55 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (94)The Col d'Orcia 2004 Brunello di Montalcino opens to an explosive bouquet of wildflower, heritage rose and dark fruit. However, that intensity does settle 10 to 15 minutes after being poured. The wine is very flirty and showy on first impression, and it grows more timid with time. Like the 2023 vintage, this was a difficult year that required more passages in the vineyard for canopy and fruit management. The wine offers immediate freshness and polymerized tannins. In terms of its analytical parameters, you could be mistaken for thinking it is younger than its real age. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 95 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£969.58 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The Col d'Orcia 2006 Brunello di Montalcino has a seamless, almost glossy quality where black cherry is intermingled with dried herb and spice. There is a little more structure to this wine, and you feel some chalkiness in terms of its tannins. This wine is incredibly expressive right now and ready to drink. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£442.78 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Sweet rich, lush and layered, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino dazzles from start to finish. Sweet roses, red berries, flowers, mint and orange peel all take an appearance in this utterly impeccable polished Brunello I imagine the 2008 will still be a special wine at age 30. The aromas are naturally still quite primary, so some cellaring is advisable. The brutal August hailstorm took with it a full 40% of the production, but left behind a strikingly beautiful Brunello endowed with seemingly endless layers of fruit and fabulous overall balance. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 96 (WA) |
Inc. VAT
£533.98 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (96)Col d'Orcia has an impressive library of old vintages. It was an honor for me to travel back in time thanks to this vertical tasting organized by Count Francesco Marone Cinzano and his son Santiago. The Col d'Orcia 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is drinking beautifully right now. Indeed, these wines tend to be less expressive upon their commercial release, so you need to give them their due time. This vintage is resolved and structured. It wraps smoothly over the palate with dark fruit tones, spice and dried violet. The winemaking team has been shortening maceration times over the years to obtain softer tannins. They are implementing softer extraction methods and more delicate cap management. In the bottle for 10 years, this wine shows superb complexity with spicy tobacco and dried fruit. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 89 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£585.20 |
|||||
Vinous (89)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, with an attractive mix of bright cherry and strawberry complemented by a dusting of sweet cinnamon spice. This splashes across the palate, propelled and lifted by juicy acidity, as tart red berries add tension, and a salty flourish of minerality evolves toward the close. If there is one thing I can hold against the 2012, it’s the modestly clipped finale, where licorice tones and the slightest hint of heat linger on. That said, when paired with the right meal, this spunky and mature Brunello will have a lot of fans. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | - |
Inc. VAT
£443.98 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£394.40 |
|||||
Vinous (94)At first, the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is quite closed in the glass, to the point I move on to the wine next to it… However, upon returning to the glass a few minutes later, I come to realize that the 2015 simply needs time to come to life; and once it does, watch out. Here I find a gorgeous and intense display, mixing savory and sweet, as well as, earth and fruit, as dusty cedar and spice give way to ripe strawberry with a hint of citrus, with wild herbs and a hint of animal musk adding further depths. On the palate, silky textures meld into woodland red berry fruits, zesty spice, hints of cedar, savory herbs, saline minerals, and mounting tannins. The finish is long and structured, yet there remains enough primary fruit to balance it all out, as well as resonating acids, intriguing hints of citrus, and spice. This is remarkably balanced, singing already, yet it’s full of potential for the cellar. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£381.58 |
|||||
Vinous (95)Dusty earth gives way to dried roses, incense, hints of cedar, sage, currants and black cherries in a display that makes the 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino a very special experience. It’s nuanced and perfumed from start to finish, boasting silky textures contrasted by tart berries and minerals, but with sweet tannins that frame the expression perfectly. Its inner sweetness is balanced by bright acids, creating an almost-juicy sensation, right up until the moment you realize that your palate is aching with youthful tension. There’s so much going on and much more to come, making me wonder what the Poggio al Vento might offer in the 2016 vintage. For now, that doesn’t even matter, because the 2015 Col d'Orcia impresses on nearly every level. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 92 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£308.38 |
|||||
Vinous (92)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a dusty display of cherry, wild berries, crushed stone and savory herbs. This is silky and elegant in feel, offering balanced acidity matched by masses of tart red and black berry fruits, along with firming tannins. It’s long, rich and dark with haunting inner florals, but also a surprisingly classic structure. Despite a 30% loss of production in 2017, Col d"Orcia made a balanced and highly enjoyable Brunello. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£475.18 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Deep red. Complex nose combines extremely fragrant aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, spices, and flowers. Supple and very pure, with good lift and definition to its flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, flint and herbs. Finishes with serious but noble tannins and good lift, spreading out nicely on the back, with a repeating lingering and very perfumed note of violet. An outstanding Brunello; perhaps the best Nastagio to date. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£358.40 |
|||||
Vinous (94)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio is youthfully coy, requiring time to release its dark fruits and savory exotic spices. This is velvety in feel yet not weighty at all, with ripe black fruits contrasting nervous acidity as autumnal spices come forward toward the close. Hints of vanilla, tobacco and sweet herbs linger through the long, structured finale. The 2016 finds a wonderful balance of fruit, structure and acidity, and it should be glorious in another five to ten years’ time. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 10 | - |
Inc. VAT
£160.67 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 10 | - |
Inc. VAT
£485.60 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 97 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£822.41 |
|||||
Vinous (97)(5.8 g/l total acidity, 3.44 pH, 26.9 g/l dry extract, 14% alcohol): Bright amber-red. Despite the rather evolved color, the nose is brooding and still closed, revealing captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, minerals, and brown spices with aeration. Big, broad, ripe and sweet on the palate, boasting a lovely lush texture and impressive fullness to its red cherry, peach, vanilla, cinnamon and mineral flavors. The very long finish features broad, polished, building tannins and noteworthy sweetness. Aged for 63 months in large oak casks, this is a very great wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£710.38 |
|||||
Vinous (94+)Moderately saturated bright red-ruby. Raspberry, rose oil, sour red cherry, and Asian spices on the nose, with a note of cola gaining strength with air. Refined and concentrated at the same time, with sweet red berry, herbal and mineral flavors becoming fuller with air. Finishes with impressive energy and lingering red fruit and floral qualities that are nicely buffered by fine-grained tannins. Much less powerful but then again also more graceful than the 2010 Poggio al Vento. I also noticed this picks up considerable volume with air, so my suggestion is to decant an hour or two ahead, should you decide to pop a cork early. Lay this away. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 96 (VN) |
Inc. VAT
£782.89 |
|||||
Vinous (96)(6 g/l total acidity, 3.35 pH, 27.5 g/l dry extract, 14.5% alcohol): Good bright medium red with an amber rim. Deep, refined aromas of red cherry, strawberry jam, licorice and wet underbrush. Supple, suave, creamy and rich, with a suggestion of white chocolate complementing ripe red fruit flavors. Very soft and silky, but also shows well-integrated acidity and very polished tannins. Most impressive today on the long, scented back end, which exudes a delicate but very persistent flavor of candied small red fruits. Aged for 65 months in large oak casks. This wine was made from a very low yield, and a growing season marked by two deep freezes in spring and a very hot September and October. In fact, the 1985 vintage is one of the few hot years in Montalcino that gave truly memorable wines--unlike, for example, 1997 and 2003. |
|||||||||
| Product Name | Region | Qty | Score | Price | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | 92-94 (IB) |
In Bond
£563.50 |
|||||
Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy (92-94)Situated just below Vincent Dancer’s Tête du Clos. A little more lemon yellow in colour, a little more wood and a lot more concentration. Not the finesse of Fairendes but certainly more power than most. This is robust and satisfying, and will need more time. All in balance. Drink from 2026-2032. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£648.00 |
|||||
|
Sip elegance with the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2020. An exquisite wine expertly crafted in the reputable vineyards surrounding the village of Chassagne-Montrachet, a region renowned for its fine Burgundy wines in France. Under the practiced hands of the Coffinet Duvernay family, the grapes are diligently hand-picked, then aged to perfection in oak barrels, adding depth to the wine's naturally rich fruity notes. This wine glistens with golden hues, a prelude to a symphony of layered minerality, subtle citrus flavours, and a finish that effortlessly combines sophistication with an exciting complexity. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Clos Saint Jean Blanc 2020 elegantly perpetuates the family's passion for crafting wines with unrivalled quality and character—an embodiment of these esteemed vignerons' mastery of the art of winemaking. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£629.00 |
|||||
|
Indulge in the exquisite Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie Blanc 2020, a prime example of refined Burgundian winemaking. Crafted by the esteemed producer Coffinet-Duvernay, a distinguished name in the Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, this vintage is cultivated in premier cru vineyard, La Maltroie. Cultivation methods epitomise traditional viticulture, meticulous hand harvesting and rigorous sorting ensure only premier-quality grapes are selected. Aged in French oak barrels to provide subtle, toasty undertones, this Chardonnay sings with aromas of fresh apricot, lemon zest, and nuances of vanilla. Lively acidity, plush fruit, and a mineral edge culminate in a well-balanced palate – a true embodiment of its terroir. Impressively long on the finish, this wine marries immediate approachability with the capacity for further maturity. The Coffinet-Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru La Maltroie Blanc 2020 is nothing short of a luxury, evoking the very essence of fine white Burgundy. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£628.00 |
|||||
|
Exemplifying mastery in winemaking, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains 2020 represents the pinnacle of premier Burgundy vintages. Crafted by Coffinet Duvernay, a seasoned producer in the heart of the Côte de Beaune in France, this wine boasts of enduring quality and exceptional purity. Hand-harvested grapes from over 30-year-old vines undergo careful vinification, with maturation in oak barrels providing stability and depth. Rooted in the famous Chassagne-Montrachet appellation, the Les Champgains parcel delivers a unique mineral-driven complexity that translates into the wine's distinctive character. Abounding with notes of citrus and stone fruits on the palate, it carries an impressive balance of acid and alcohol, enhancing the wine's longevity. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Champgains 2020 is an embodiment of an illustrious winegrowing tradition, a vintage that showcases the pinnacle of Chardonnay renditions. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£501.00 |
|||||
|
Discover the exceptional 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018', a hallmark of fine Burgundian viticulture skillfully crafted by Philippe Duvernay and his daughter Rachel. Hailing from the famed Chassagne Montrachet region, recognised globally for its exemplary Chardonnay wines, this flawless vintage encapsulates the essence of its prestigious terroir. Each grape is meticulously hand-picked from Les Fairendes climat within the Premier Cru vineyards, ensuring the utmost quality. Coffinet Duvernay's dedication to producing wines of the highest calibre shines in this 2018 release. It tantalises the senses with perfectly balanced notes of mineral depth, citrus zest, and delicate floral nuances. Expect an enduring finish, a testament to its careful maturation in French oak barrels. 'Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2018' truly embodies the sophistication and complexity of notable Burgundy Chardonnay. A sublime accomplishment from an esteemed producer. |
|||||||||
|
|
Burgundy | 1 | - |
In Bond
£655.00 |
|||||
|
Exclusively hailing from France's illustrious Burgundy region, the Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2020 is the embodiment of opulence in viniculture. Harvested from premier cru vineyards, a distinguished classification of French vineyards, and aged in French oak barrels, it showcases the meticulous expertise of the Coffinet Duvernay family. They are renowned for their commitment to traditional winemaking, precision in vineyard management, rigorous grape selection and adoption of sustainable practices. This superb Chardonnay seduces with intoxicating aromas of ripe fruit, citrus, and subtle oak, underpinned by a minerality distinctive of Chassagne-Montrachet's diverse soils. On the palate, it reveals a pleasingly crisp acidity, balanced with an expressive complexity that lingers impressively. The Coffinet Duvernay Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Fairendes 2020 is more than a wine; it's an exceptional journey into the heart of French winemaking heritage. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£713.00 |
|||||
Vinous (92)The 1995 Brunello di Montalcino emerges from the glass with hints of smoke, scorched earth, licorice and tobacco. Here, too, the aromas are more forward than the fruit, which remains big, powerful and virile. The tannins are quite firm, and the wine remains young, even after all these years. A huge, intense finish rounds things out. Today the 1995 comes across as a bit awkward. It should be a little more composed in another 2-3 years. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 89 (WA) |
In Bond
£463.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (89)The estate’s 2001 Brunello di Montalcino is a full-bodied, supple effort offering ripe dark fruit, earthiness and toasted oak with excellent length, if not much overall complexity. This attractive Brunello will benefit from another year or two of bottle age and should drink well to at least age fifteen. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2016. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (WA) |
In Bond
£692.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (94)The Col d'Orcia 2004 Brunello di Montalcino opens to an explosive bouquet of wildflower, heritage rose and dark fruit. However, that intensity does settle 10 to 15 minutes after being poured. The wine is very flirty and showy on first impression, and it grows more timid with time. Like the 2023 vintage, this was a difficult year that required more passages in the vineyard for canopy and fruit management. The wine offers immediate freshness and polymerized tannins. In terms of its analytical parameters, you could be mistaken for thinking it is younger than its real age. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 95 (WA) |
In Bond
£788.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (95)The Col d'Orcia 2006 Brunello di Montalcino has a seamless, almost glossy quality where black cherry is intermingled with dried herb and spice. There is a little more structure to this wine, and you feel some chalkiness in terms of its tannins. This wine is incredibly expressive right now and ready to drink. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£349.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Sweet rich, lush and layered, yet also remarkably light on its feet, the 2008 Brunello di Montalcino dazzles from start to finish. Sweet roses, red berries, flowers, mint and orange peel all take an appearance in this utterly impeccable polished Brunello I imagine the 2008 will still be a special wine at age 30. The aromas are naturally still quite primary, so some cellaring is advisable. The brutal August hailstorm took with it a full 40% of the production, but left behind a strikingly beautiful Brunello endowed with seemingly endless layers of fruit and fabulous overall balance. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 96 (WA) |
In Bond
£425.00 |
|||||
Wine Advocate (96)Col d'Orcia has an impressive library of old vintages. It was an honor for me to travel back in time thanks to this vertical tasting organized by Count Francesco Marone Cinzano and his son Santiago. The Col d'Orcia 2010 Brunello di Montalcino is drinking beautifully right now. Indeed, these wines tend to be less expressive upon their commercial release, so you need to give them their due time. This vintage is resolved and structured. It wraps smoothly over the palate with dark fruit tones, spice and dried violet. The winemaking team has been shortening maceration times over the years to obtain softer tannins. They are implementing softer extraction methods and more delicate cap management. In the bottle for 10 years, this wine shows superb complexity with spicy tobacco and dried fruit. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 89 (VN) |
In Bond
£467.00 |
|||||
Vinous (89)The 2012 Brunello di Montalcino is remarkably pretty, with an attractive mix of bright cherry and strawberry complemented by a dusting of sweet cinnamon spice. This splashes across the palate, propelled and lifted by juicy acidity, as tart red berries add tension, and a salty flourish of minerality evolves toward the close. If there is one thing I can hold against the 2012, it’s the modestly clipped finale, where licorice tones and the slightest hint of heat linger on. That said, when paired with the right meal, this spunky and mature Brunello will have a lot of fans. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | - |
In Bond
£350.00 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£308.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94)At first, the 2015 Brunello di Montalcino is quite closed in the glass, to the point I move on to the wine next to it… However, upon returning to the glass a few minutes later, I come to realize that the 2015 simply needs time to come to life; and once it does, watch out. Here I find a gorgeous and intense display, mixing savory and sweet, as well as, earth and fruit, as dusty cedar and spice give way to ripe strawberry with a hint of citrus, with wild herbs and a hint of animal musk adding further depths. On the palate, silky textures meld into woodland red berry fruits, zesty spice, hints of cedar, savory herbs, saline minerals, and mounting tannins. The finish is long and structured, yet there remains enough primary fruit to balance it all out, as well as resonating acids, intriguing hints of citrus, and spice. This is remarkably balanced, singing already, yet it’s full of potential for the cellar. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 1 | 95 (VN) |
In Bond
£298.00 |
|||||
Vinous (95)Dusty earth gives way to dried roses, incense, hints of cedar, sage, currants and black cherries in a display that makes the 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino a very special experience. It’s nuanced and perfumed from start to finish, boasting silky textures contrasted by tart berries and minerals, but with sweet tannins that frame the expression perfectly. Its inner sweetness is balanced by bright acids, creating an almost-juicy sensation, right up until the moment you realize that your palate is aching with youthful tension. There’s so much going on and much more to come, making me wonder what the Poggio al Vento might offer in the 2016 vintage. For now, that doesn’t even matter, because the 2015 Col d'Orcia impresses on nearly every level. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
£237.00 |
|||||
Vinous (92)The 2017 Brunello di Montalcino wafts up with a dusty display of cherry, wild berries, crushed stone and savory herbs. This is silky and elegant in feel, offering balanced acidity matched by masses of tart red and black berry fruits, along with firming tannins. It’s long, rich and dark with haunting inner florals, but also a surprisingly classic structure. Despite a 30% loss of production in 2017, Col d"Orcia made a balanced and highly enjoyable Brunello. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£376.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94)Deep red. Complex nose combines extremely fragrant aromas of redcurrant, red cherry, spices, and flowers. Supple and very pure, with good lift and definition to its flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, flint and herbs. Finishes with serious but noble tannins and good lift, spreading out nicely on the back, with a repeating lingering and very perfumed note of violet. An outstanding Brunello; perhaps the best Nastagio to date. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
£278.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94)The 2016 Brunello di Montalcino Nastagio is youthfully coy, requiring time to release its dark fruits and savory exotic spices. This is velvety in feel yet not weighty at all, with ripe black fruits contrasting nervous acidity as autumnal spices come forward toward the close. Hints of vanilla, tobacco and sweet herbs linger through the long, structured finale. The 2016 finds a wonderful balance of fruit, structure and acidity, and it should be glorious in another five to ten years’ time. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 10 | - |
In Bond
£127.00 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 10 | - |
In Bond
£384.00 |
|||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
£680.00 |
|||||
Vinous (97)(5.8 g/l total acidity, 3.44 pH, 26.9 g/l dry extract, 14% alcohol): Bright amber-red. Despite the rather evolved color, the nose is brooding and still closed, revealing captivating aromas of red cherry, raspberry, minerals, and brown spices with aeration. Big, broad, ripe and sweet on the palate, boasting a lovely lush texture and impressive fullness to its red cherry, peach, vanilla, cinnamon and mineral flavors. The very long finish features broad, polished, building tannins and noteworthy sweetness. Aged for 63 months in large oak casks, this is a very great wine. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
£572.00 |
|||||
Vinous (94+)Moderately saturated bright red-ruby. Raspberry, rose oil, sour red cherry, and Asian spices on the nose, with a note of cola gaining strength with air. Refined and concentrated at the same time, with sweet red berry, herbal and mineral flavors becoming fuller with air. Finishes with impressive energy and lingering red fruit and floral qualities that are nicely buffered by fine-grained tannins. Much less powerful but then again also more graceful than the 2010 Poggio al Vento. I also noticed this picks up considerable volume with air, so my suggestion is to decant an hour or two ahead, should you decide to pop a cork early. Lay this away. |
|||||||||
|
|
Tuscany | 6 | 96 (VN) |
In Bond
£646.00 |
|||||
Vinous (96)(6 g/l total acidity, 3.35 pH, 27.5 g/l dry extract, 14.5% alcohol): Good bright medium red with an amber rim. Deep, refined aromas of red cherry, strawberry jam, licorice and wet underbrush. Supple, suave, creamy and rich, with a suggestion of white chocolate complementing ripe red fruit flavors. Very soft and silky, but also shows well-integrated acidity and very polished tannins. Most impressive today on the long, scented back end, which exudes a delicate but very persistent flavor of candied small red fruits. Aged for 65 months in large oak casks. This wine was made from a very low yield, and a growing season marked by two deep freezes in spring and a very hot September and October. In fact, the 1985 vintage is one of the few hot years in Montalcino that gave truly memorable wines--unlike, for example, 1997 and 2003. |
|||||||||
