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Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
Bright and ripe classic Sangiovese notes on the nose of red and black fruit vying for attention, with a certain meaty nuance in the background. Lots of fine red fruit on the palate, tempered by crisp acidity and fine, ripe tannins, all in balance with a pleasing mouth-feel and satisfyingly complete finish. This is hard to resist now, but will become even more harmonious if cellared for another four to six years.
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Chris Pollington, Private Account Manager
Giovanni Rosso, Piedmont,
Ready, but will keep,
Grown from Davide Rosso’s vineyards in Serralunga d’Alba and nearby Roddino, this Langhe Nebbiolo is an elegant and pure style, showcasing the best of the region. Like its bigger Barolo siblings, the wine was fermented in cement, but with a shorter maceration to preserve the wine’s elegance and aromatics. It was then aged in large 5,000-litre oak barrels for six months. The 2017 shows rose and violets on the nose, with a vibrant palate of cherry and raspberry fruit, and tightly grained tannins. Drink 2020-2030.
Hugel et Fils,
Ready, but will improve,
The entry level wine of the range – this certainly doesn’t taste like it, it sets the tone for all of the Hugel offerings. Super clean with lots of energy and drive. Simple zesty citric fruit with a hint of peach. There’s a lovely tension with a streak of fine mineral acidity. Really rather good, Drink 2016 – 2019. Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager
For most professionals, let alone consumers, Alsace is complicated, alongside the plethora of producers, some bad, some good, it is often hard to decipher the quality of the vineyard let alone the producer all at the same time as trying to understand the dryness or sweetness of a given wine. With the customer in mind, Hugel have redesigned their range to reflect the different levels of quality in very simple and International terms.
Hugel first and foremost is an advocate of the dry style of Alsace wine. Hugel wines are tight, structured, mineral and dry – unless they’re sweet.
The “Classic” range is a mixed of bought in and estate grapes designed for early everyday consumption which sets the tone for what’s to come.
For most professionals, let alone consumers, Alsace is complicated, alongside the plethora of producers, some bad, some good, it is often hard to decipher the quality of the vineyard let alone the producer all at the same time as trying to understand the dryness or sweetness of a given wine. With the customer in mind, Hugel have redesigned their range to reflect the different levels of quality in very simple and International terms.
Hugel first and foremost is an advocate of the dry style of Alsace wine. Hugel wines are tight, structured, mineral and dry – unless they’re sweet.
The “Classic” range is a mixed of bought in and estate grapes designed for early everyday consumption which sets the tone for what’s to come.
Il Poggione,
Ready, but will keep,
Il Poggione is one of the stars of Brunello, despite this it is always incredibly reasonably priced. Every year we sell through our allocation quickly and 2010 I think it is a case of blink and you will miss it! Il Poggione is a wine that reflects the more modern end of the styles in Brunello, it always has rich, lush fruit and in 2010 it is perfectly held in check by a cool freshness. Alongside the lovely cherry fruit, there are floral characters and toasted spice a wine with a sensual character.
David Moreau,
Ready, but will improve,
From old vines planted in 1943 and 1947, with about half the production coming from Premier Cru Les Roères, this has a lovely purple colour with a heady, ripe-fruit nose. The tannins may be a touch more rustic than for Santenay, but it’s hard to care when the fruit is so delightful – it surges to the back of the palate. Beautiful stuff.
One of the exciting aspects of a buyer’s job is to discover new talent on the way up: David and Blandine Moreau clearly fit that description. David began his sixth harvest on 11th September for the white wines and 17th September for his more numerous reds. He is happy with the yields, and characterises the 2014s as having “fresh, crunchy fruit”, finding them more concentrated than 2007, not as strict as 2013 and overall a millésime de plaisir.
One of the exciting aspects of a buyer’s job is to discover new talent on the way up: David and Blandine Moreau clearly fit that description. David began his sixth harvest on 11th September for the white wines and 17th September for his more numerous reds. He is happy with the yields, and characterises the 2014s as having “fresh, crunchy fruit”, finding them more concentrated than 2007, not as strict as 2013 and overall a millésime de plaisir.
Domaine de Marcoux,
Ready, but will keep,
A charming nose of bright cherry and blackberry fruit benefits from a hint of thyme. The palate is juicy, with more fleshy cherry fruit and a hint of spice from the 50% barrel-maturation. The finish has good freshness and very fine tannins, in keeping with the vintage. Drink now to 2022
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Oliver Barton, Buyer Assistant
Domaine Du Tunnel,
Drink now,
Made from 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, the Prestige has been matured in barrique. The result makes the case eloquently for St Péray as an underrated appellation, combining citric definition with a waxy nougat richness and fresh finish. The 2009 juxtaposes concentration and an almost baletic elegance; all grace and plenty of favour, not to mention flavour.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, January 2011)
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer, January 2011)
Pazo Barrantes,
Drink now,
This charming 12 hectare estate is located in the Pontevedra estuary, just to the north of Vigo. An archetype of modish Albariño this has been fermented in stainless steel, with four months lees stirring to add depth and texture. Classic aromas of candied lemon quince and honeysuckle are follow by a palate with pleasing weight, orchard fruit notes and a hint of white pepper on the finish.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Drink now,
Produced from vines aged around 90 years old and found in Meursault, this has a brilliantly refreshing tangy nose full of fresh lemons. It is really lively, classy and has the flavours commonly associated with serious white Burgundy.
Jasper Morris MW, Berrys' Burgundy Director Volumes at Domaine du Comte Armand were broadly similar to 2010 in 2011, but will be catastrophically low in 2012 as Pommard was one of the hardest hit villages with the poor weather. We must therefore take advantage of Benjamin Leroux’s brilliant range of wines made available this year, from the supposedly lowly Aligoté upwards. Look out for the potential of the fabulous Clos des Epeneaux, which Ben has harnessed to a quality level rarely seen before.
Jasper Morris MW, Berrys' Burgundy Director Volumes at Domaine du Comte Armand were broadly similar to 2010 in 2011, but will be catastrophically low in 2012 as Pommard was one of the hardest hit villages with the poor weather. We must therefore take advantage of Benjamin Leroux’s brilliant range of wines made available this year, from the supposedly lowly Aligoté upwards. Look out for the potential of the fabulous Clos des Epeneaux, which Ben has harnessed to a quality level rarely seen before.
Chateau Miraval,
Ready, but will keep,
Miraval has become the go-to rosé for many and I don’t see that changing with the great 2018 vintage. Very pale in colour, this is fresh, vibrant but perfectly polite, with notes of peach, delicate wild strawberry and a floral lift too. The finish is long and balanced, with a touch of texture meaning that it works perfectly with food, yet doesn’t dominate the palate without. I know what I’ll be drinking this spring and summer…
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager, Fine Wine
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager, Fine Wine
Ready, but will keep,
From 100% Eden Valley fruit, this oozes all the hallmarks of top South Australian Riesling – lime, lemon and a whiff of petrol (a good thing!) The palate is held together by a nervy acidity and beautiful, steely mineral finish. This will certainly reward extended cellaring, gaining complexity as it ages.
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
Fergus Stewart, Private Account Manager
Domaine Stephane Ogier,
Drink now,
From decomposed granitic vineyards just to the south of the appellation, La Rosine is a beguiling combination of silky elegance and structured gravitas. Twenty percent of stems have aided the latter; the former seems to come naturally in Stéphane’s wines. This wine is one of the most popular, year in year out, with Berry Bros. & Rudd staff, some of whom, allegedly, know a thing or two about wine.
Simon Field MW - Rhône Buyer
Stéphane has come a long way in the 12 years or so that I have known him: he now has two children, an enviable reputation and a construction project to the south of Ampuis which will result in a winery to rival that of Messrs Guigal. He has also been buying land, which is no mean feat in Côte Rôtie. The challenge of 2013 centred on the cool weather in the middle of the season. Very late green harvesting and then a rapid harvest before the rains in October were key. I recall visiting during the harvest and witnessing a maelstrom of carefully choreographed activity, if you will pardon the apparent contradiction. The effort has certainly paid off. The 2013 La Rosine Syrah VDP is similar in style to the 2012, with a pretty, perfumed feel in its black cherry, chocolate, floral and peppery bouquet. Medium-bodied, elegant and juicy, drink it over the coming 5-7 years.
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate Issue#216 Dec 2014
Simon Field MW - Rhône Buyer
Stéphane has come a long way in the 12 years or so that I have known him: he now has two children, an enviable reputation and a construction project to the south of Ampuis which will result in a winery to rival that of Messrs Guigal. He has also been buying land, which is no mean feat in Côte Rôtie. The challenge of 2013 centred on the cool weather in the middle of the season. Very late green harvesting and then a rapid harvest before the rains in October were key. I recall visiting during the harvest and witnessing a maelstrom of carefully choreographed activity, if you will pardon the apparent contradiction. The effort has certainly paid off. The 2013 La Rosine Syrah VDP is similar in style to the 2012, with a pretty, perfumed feel in its black cherry, chocolate, floral and peppery bouquet. Medium-bodied, elegant and juicy, drink it over the coming 5-7 years.
Jeb Dunnuck - Wine Advocate Issue#216 Dec 2014
Domaine Combier,
Ready, but will keep,
Few succeed as Laurent does in capturing the essence of both varietal and appellation with such aplomb. Syrah red-fruit charm is plentiful, ripe and generous, with cool elegance and admirable restraint; beyond that, but devoid of caricature, is a whisper of tapenade and olive, a savoury clarion which is hard to resist. Drink now to 2022.
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Simon Field MW - Wine Buyer
Chateau d'Esclans,
Drink now,
Wonderfully fresh with aromas of wild raspberry, forest fruits and acacia, flicks of lavender and mandarin come through with a few swirls of the glass. The palate is fabulously balanced, offering a generous texture which is underpinned by a vibrancy of red strawberries, white peach and herbal notes, and an energetic, uplifting acidity. Delectable as it is, there’s a serious backbone here which gives the wine another layer. The long finish has a flourish of rhubarb and gentle salinity that begs for another sip.
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Chris Lamb, Private Account Manager
Lisini, Tuscany,
Ready, but will keep,
This is perfumed and beautifully lifted on the nose with nuances of herbs, anise, red cherry and savoury leather notes, which hint at the complexity to come. Fresh acidity directs the palate and the silky tannins are enrobed in sweetly scented fruit, providing a defined framework. Drink now to 2022.
Trimbach,
Ready, but will improve,
Remarkable value can be found in Trimbach's Vielles Vignes bottling, this is textbook dry Riesling. The nose offers intense citric fruit with hints of riper white stone fruit, very clean and fresh. Impressively textured on the palate, there is more flesh and concentration and flesh on show here than I expected. Lime fruit and mineral hints, beautifully balanced with saline notes. Deliciously dry on the finish, inviting you in for more.
Famously controversial for opting out of the Grand Cru classification back in 1975 on account of the overly generous yields & low sugar levels (low quality) required, in the past five years the negociant has added 15 hectares of prime Grand Cru sites, notably in Osterberg, Geisberg, & Schlossberg, bringing their total to 45ha. So the family are clearly not closing the door on the possibility of releasing single Grand Cru vineyard wines, albeit in tiny quantities. However they lament the fact that France’s supermarkets continue to buy up 75% of the region’s production, selling Grand Cru wines at around €7/bottle on the shelf.
Meanwhile their brands of (Riesling) Cuvee Frederic Emile, (Pinot Gris) Reserve Personnelle & (Gewurztraminer) Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre remain central to the range, made from both own fruit & bought in fruit; they remain a clear step up in terroir finesse from the fruitier ‘Reserve’ lines. Clos Ste. Hune is estate’s finest Riesling, from a 1.67ha ‘clos’ within Grand Cru Rosacker; the provenance readily communicated but still absent from the label. So as winemaker Pierre Trimbach signs off his 34th vintage in charge, this is still very much an estate to watch.
These wines are considered the benchmark for quality, consistency and style.
Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager
Famously controversial for opting out of the Grand Cru classification back in 1975 on account of the overly generous yields & low sugar levels (low quality) required, in the past five years the negociant has added 15 hectares of prime Grand Cru sites, notably in Osterberg, Geisberg, & Schlossberg, bringing their total to 45ha. So the family are clearly not closing the door on the possibility of releasing single Grand Cru vineyard wines, albeit in tiny quantities. However they lament the fact that France’s supermarkets continue to buy up 75% of the region’s production, selling Grand Cru wines at around €7/bottle on the shelf.
Meanwhile their brands of (Riesling) Cuvee Frederic Emile, (Pinot Gris) Reserve Personnelle & (Gewurztraminer) Cuvee des Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre remain central to the range, made from both own fruit & bought in fruit; they remain a clear step up in terroir finesse from the fruitier ‘Reserve’ lines. Clos Ste. Hune is estate’s finest Riesling, from a 1.67ha ‘clos’ within Grand Cru Rosacker; the provenance readily communicated but still absent from the label. So as winemaker Pierre Trimbach signs off his 34th vintage in charge, this is still very much an estate to watch.
These wines are considered the benchmark for quality, consistency and style.
Martyn Rolph, Private Account Manager
Gary Owen, Private Account Manager
Il Poggione have done it yet again with a wine of such great quality at such a great price point. Yet another vintage that confirms this wines quality and status as one of the best in Montalcino. The wine has a glossy appearance in the glass, almost opaque. The 2013 has a more svelte quality than maybe the likes of the dark and powerful 2011 – this is a wine full of cherry, cranberry, red fruit on the nose with hints of thyme, coffee/mocha notes. Complex and enticing. The palate is medium bodied, the acidity is crisp and cooling almost hiding the true depths of the fruit beneath. Tannins beautifully integrated with a pepper , anise like length. Very high quality. Resist the temptation to drink early, look at tucking in 2023 – 2030.
Stuart Rae, Private Account Manager