Yan Gagnon

8.9

Château de Malleret 2019 - Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Haut-Médoc, Bordeaux Présentation: Ce Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel du Haut-Médoc démontre toute la richesse du millésime 2019, reconnu pour sa qualité exceptionnelle dans la région bordelaise. Le Château de Malleret, situé sur la commune du Pian-Médoc, bénéficie d'un terroir de graves profondes particulièrement propice à l'expression du Cabernet Sauvignon. Caractéristiques techniques Appellation : Haut-Médoc Classification : Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel Millésime : 2019Assemblage typique : Majoritairement Cabernet Sauvignon, complété par Merlot, Petit Verdot et Cabernet Franc Analyse visuelle: Robe profonde d'un rouge grenat intense aux reflets violacés, témoignant de sa jeunesse et de sa concentration. Analyse olfactive: Le nez se révèle complexe et expressif, dévoilant d'emblée des arômes de fruits noirs (cassis, mûre) complétés par des notes de cerise noire. À l'aération apparaissent des nuances plus évoluées d'épices douces (vanille, cannelle), de cèdre et une légère touche de tabac blond, signature des grands terroirs médocains. Analyse gustative: L'attaque est ample et généreuse, dévoilant une matière dense et charnue portée par des tanins soyeux et parfaitement extraits. La structure est équilibrée, l'acidité apportant fraîcheur et tension. Le milieu de bouche révèle un vin riche et concentré, avec une belle expression de fruits noirs mûrs soulignés par des notes épicées et une touche de graphite. La finale est longue et harmonieuse, marquée par une persistance aromatique remarquable. Conclusion: Le Château de Malleret 2019 incarne parfaitement l'excellence du millésime et la montée en qualité des Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels. Déjà séduisant dans sa jeunesse, ce vin gagnera encore en complexité et en finesse avec quelques années de garde. Un rapport qualité-prix remarquable pour les amateurs de grands vins médocains. — 9 months ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.0

Nice pop ‘n pour Aglianico. — 4 years ago

Lorena Jordao

8.9

2018 Montalcino at Felice. Very good! — 5 years ago

David D

9.0

Nice medium–light Dolcetto with plenty of tannins. Cranberry, dark cherry, wild berries, flinty and graphite. From Flatiron Wines. — 5 years ago

Amedeo

9.7

One of the best Chianti I tried despite being relatively cheap. — 6 years ago

Mandy Menzer

8.9

I liked it but too sweet for Warren — 6 years ago

Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.9

Peach , apricot . Fresh , good acidity . With a long mineral finish . Organic — 7 years ago

Daniel Carroll

9.0

Very light and smooth! — a year ago

Jay Kline

9.2

This used to be Montevertine’s “second” wine (after Pergole Torte, obviously) but the vineyard was torn out and replanted in 1998. After that, their eponymous bottling was elevated to take its place while “Pian del Ciampolo” eventually became the “third” wine. Truthfully, they are all three different expressions of Radda so don't take my numerical rankings as a hierarchy of quality (though one could certainly make arguments in terms of importance). I digress, “Il Sodaccio” is producing fruit once again however, the singular expression is now history. This bottle represents “Il Sodaccio’s” swan song.

From magnum. Opened about four hours prior to service. The 1997 “Il Sodaccio” pours a garnet color moving to a slightly orange rim. Medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is vinous but surprisingly spry given it’s a quarter century old. The fruit is more or less a mix of ripe and dried cherries, red plums, curaçao, cacao, porcini, dusty earth and some warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannins that have well integrated but still there. Acid is medium as well. Confirming the notes from the nose. The fruit is round while the finish is long and a touch savory. A lovely expression of Montevertine that extolls the virtues of the 1997 vintage with its abundant fruit and soft, friendly character. I mentioned to our guests that this bottle gave me the feeling of a warm hug from an old friend. Drinking well now and while I don’t expect further positive development, this magnum certainly has the legs for another 10 years. — 2 years ago

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Another fine showing from a fine producer. — 4 years ago

Jean-Francois Pelletier

9.2

1982 Piero Talenti Brunello di Montalcino. Vibrant garnet color, with barely any bricking. Complex nose of dried red fruit, leather and spice. Soft on the palate, with a great presence through the finish. This bottle is in perfect condition and showed beautifully. — 5 years ago

with Frankie

Andrew Lohse

9.0

Light and spicy with some savory, earthy notes — 6 years ago

Jay Kline

9.2

1.5L bottle served side-by-side to the Pian Del Ciampolo. Splash decanted and returned to the bottle prior to serving. This was obviously the more modern of the two with darker fruit and pronounced baking spices. More round and full than the PdC. Yet, this was divine and a fantastic comparison...so much fun actually. Anyone that might balk at the modernity would be making a serious error. This is an honest wine that is beautifully made. Drink now or over the next ten years. — 7 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2021 — 2 years ago

Scott Kahn

9.1

Reminiscent of a nice Bordeaux like Clerc Milon. Beautiful cedar notes on the nose and in the glass. Fully integrated tannins with nice complexity. Worth a try from all of you francophones!!! — 4 years ago

Heather Rostker

9.0

Continuing my Italian loves. Arrow wine suggestion. Excellent, easy drinker. — 4 years ago

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.1

Pian Dell’Orino Vigneti del Versante Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2014: Smooth & elegant. Lively acidity. Medium tannins. Nice cherry bouquet. Red fruits. Leather. Herbs. Earth. Powerful long finish. All in all, I love this Brunello! Call me a creature of habit but this is my happy place. Grilled marinated skirt steak and a bottle of Brunello! Great weekend to all! Cheers🍷 — 4 years ago

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Nose is smokey, tarry and reserved initially. Nice spices. Some tea. But seems like it’s about to bust open in 30 minutes or so. Chestnut. Some mid season cherry and minerality develops. It’s getting floral now. Palate is juicy, ripe and dense with great freshness and expressive mineralIty. Concentrated and really complex. Worlds better than the Gallina. Needs maybe one hour open but terrific energy, density and freshness. Long as well. Balanced. Substantial tannins but velvety and just barely sweet. — 5 years ago

with Matthew

Paco Suro

9.1

Bright. Tannins. This has some legs. — 6 years ago

Riccardo L.

9.3

Celebrating the arrival of Romeo, the dog. This wine is a beast. Romeo is not. — 7 years ago