| 2022 |
Decibel |
Pet Nat Hawke's Bay |
Beautifully fragrant with complexity, showing golden apple, lemon zest, herbal tea, and oatmeal nuances. The palate is splendidly weighted and expansive with excellent focus and persistence. It's richly textured with finely pitched acidity, finishing savoury and lingering. At its best: now to 2028. |
Wine Orbit |
94 |
 |
2025-12-18 |
| 2019 |
Verbena |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Le Pope' |
Aromas of fresh red cherries, orange zest, and violets with nutmeg and toasty undertones. Full-bodied with chewy tannins and balanced acidity. Persistent finish. Give this a few more years. Drink after 2026. |
James Suckling |
93 |
 |
2025-12-17 |
| 2020 |
Verbena |
Brunello di Montalcino 'Le Pope' |
Complexity from graphite and toast on the nose, with black cherries, flowers and blood oranges. Full-bodied with firm, sticky tannins and refreshing acidity. Chewy finish that could be longer. Drinkable now, but best from 2025. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2025-12-17 |
| NV |
Stefano Camilucci |
Franciacorta ‘Ammonites’ Dosage Zero Rose |
White strawberries, dusty florals and spice hints introduce the delicate and finessed NV Rosé Dosaggio Zero Franciacorta Ammonites. It sweeps across the palate with lifted textures over a core of saline minerals, ushering in ripe pit fruits and sour melon. This finishes staining and long, leaving a tinge of cherry and rosy inner florals that resonate. (Lot# L22123) |
Vinous |
91 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2024 |
Commanderie de la Bargemone |
Rouge 'Bascule' |
A juicy, fruity and fun 100% syrah that’s semi-carbonic and delicious. It has aromas of cherries, sliced strawberries and some mild spices. Medium-bodied with sleek tannins. Plenty of fruit, with a silky texture and a juicy finish. From organically grown grapes. Unfiltered. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2024 |
Commanderie de la Bargemone |
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Blanc |
Peaches, melon and lemons on the nose of this perfumed white. It’s bright and creamy, with a medium body and a clean, lively finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. Screw cap. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2020 |
Stefano Camilucci |
Franciacorta “Anthologie Blanc” Dosage Zero |
Understated and coy in the best possible way, the 2020 Franciacorta Anthologie Noir Dosaggio Zero makes the taster work for its bouquet of lime sorbet, young peaches, minty leaves and sweet smoke. This is a total pleasure, silken yet refined, with juicy acidity and hints of candied citrus that enliven its ripe orchard fruit notes. A saline mineral tinge lingers as the 2020 finishes fresh, leaving a twang of sour citrus on the palate. (Lot# 13424) |
Vinous |
93 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2024 |
Commanderie de la Bargemone |
Coteaux d'Aix en Provence Rose 'Libre' |
This creamy rosé has aromas of pomegranates, grapefruit and almond blossoms. It’s medium-bodied, supple and elegant. From organically grown grapes. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
90 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2021 |
Morgan |
Cotes du Crows' Monterey |
Generous aromas of red and black fruit, spices, potpourri, dried herbs and an earthy undertone. The palate is mid-weighted with crunchy tannins, balanced acidity and a fresh, vibrant finish. A blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre. Drink now. Screw cap. |
James Suckling |
92 |
 |
2025-12-12 |
| 2020 |
Chateau Bouscasse |
Pacherenc du Vic-Bilh 'Vendemiaire' |
Lemons, apricots, mangoes and spiced pears on the nose of this creamy and textured white. It’s full-bodied and flavorful, with tasty spice and tropical fruit flavors. Petit courbu and petit manseng. Drink now. |
James Suckling |
91 |
 |
2025-12-12 |