Rich and concentrated with ripe, blackcurrant fruit and some balsamic notes and earthy undertones. Elegant, with a vibrant acidity.

Toasty nose with some layers of herbs and vibrant dark fruits. It shows a nice depth of fruit well-supported by rounded tannins.

Perfumed scents of spiced plums, blueberries and vanilla. Well-balanced soft style with a lively acidity. Persistent finish.

Earthy and savoury nose with lots of ripe black fruit and creamy oak notes. Serious and classic, with grippy tannins.

This large estate in Castelnuovo Berardenga is owned by Jackson Family Wines. This wine, from a single block of sangiovese vines planted in 1998, shows deeply concentrated flavors of black cherry and plum framed by fine, polished tannins. Notes of vanilla and sweet spice are balanced by earthy tones that emerge on the finish.

Soft and mild in its tannins, this has an intriguing wild berry fruit savor that last. One taster described it as the earthy brown flavor of “late-summer meddlers and rowanberries,” placing it with duck confit.

Smoky and dark, with scents of cocoa-dusted espresso beans and beetroot, this begins to show beguiling raspberry red fruits as it opens with air, while crisp acids penetrate the more sanguine, rooty notes. For the cellar.

Light red-berry flavors of raspberries and thimbleberries meet the woody herb scent of rosemary, coming together in a creamy, ripe and supple pinot noir. The gentle spice of the tannins will add depth to roast beef.

Spiced, herbal and powerful on the palate, this is a sound wine with plenty of richness and plushness to appeal widely. A length of blue and red berries is cradled in oaky vanilla and spice.

Dense and brooding in blackberry, currant and crushed rock, this wine is refined and moderate in style, with wellintegrated oak and lengthy tannin. Structured and graceful, it offers understated power.

This is a rich, tropical white from the great site, oak-driven and floral in jasmine, with wisps of green apple, peach and pineapple. The woody notes are spiced in nutmeg and vanilla bean.

Dried lime peel, seared lemon pith, white flower and a hint of grass show on the nose of this bottling. There’s an earthy, crushed rock element to the palate, where dried apple and herb flavors also arise.

Herbal aromas and blackcurrants on the nose lead into a dense core with inky tones. There's a graceful glide to the tannins and the wine carries itself very well on the palate.

Fruit forward nose of black plums and dark cherries with coffee notes. Refreshing, with fine-grained tannins.

Minty aromas of crunchy red and black fruits. Nice interplay between alcohol and tannins on the palate.

Delicate nose of flowers, candied plums and creamy oak. Herbal on the palate with a lively freshness.

Sweet on the nose with hints of mint and peppery black cherries. Dense and big, quite concentrated.

Rich and plummy, with spice notes of cardamom and cinnamon, this wine has a brown sugar sweetness that leavens its gaudy spice flavors. Decant and pour for a lamb tagine.

Baked plums and sweet blueberries with chocolate chip ice cream notes. Seemingly endless power in the palate.

Nose of black and red fruit with clove and wood smoke. Tight, chalky tannins on the palate.

This rich ruby Pinot Noir has an explosive bouquet of garrigue, field flowers, forest floor and sweet bay. The aromas are captivating and fill the room. This sultry wine has macerated Morello cherries, wild strawberries and dried red raspberries that layer your palate with concentration and silkiness. This alluring and expressive Pinot Noir maintained its composure three days later. Wow!!

So named by Pierre Seillan, who wanted to create a wine in which the Cabernet Franc could express itself to the full, Le Désir is still restrained but shows an undeniable class. The fruit is particularly luscious on the nose. As for the palate, what intensity! The body is broad and powerful before a dazzling finish.

For this vintage, the three classic Bordeaux grape varieties (Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot) were combined with a touch of Petit Verdot and Malbec. A classic and expressive blend, with pronounced spicy notes. Still young, this wine, with its powerful and prominent tannin, becomes mineral over the long, silky finish.