LUCA - Pinot noir - 2017
- - 95 points-
James Suckling
James Suckling, December 2019A deep, dark-berry nose with some underbrush character and discreet, smoky and savory notes, making...
Detailed press reviewA deep, dark-berry nose with some underbrush character and discreet, smoky and savory notes, making...
Detailed press reviewLastly, the 2018 Hermitage is still resting in its individual components, and it's such an...
Detailed press reviewLooking at the 2018 from barrel, I was able to taste two barrel samples of the 2018 Saint Joseph....
Detailed press reviewThe 2017 Côte Rôtie Côte Brune is more floral as well as exotic, with full-bodied, powerful...
Detailed press reviewI was able to taste numerous barrel samples of the 2018 Côte Rôtie, all rating between 95 and 99...
Detailed press reviewA very complex, cerebral pinot noir that has the kind of subtle layering that you find in wines...
Detailed press reviewThe single vineyard 2016 Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde La Chatillonne comes from a cooler, even classic...
Detailed press reviewEdgy, ripe and very flinty aromas here, this needs to settle. The palate has a glossy, rich-peach...
Detailed press reviewA golden-hued Cava, with a rich nose of praline and dry spice notes accenting the flavors of...
Detailed press reviewThis generous, expansive wine tastes rich and concentrated from the first whiff of ripe plums,...
Detailed press reviewThere have been many Hamilton Russell pinot noir poured in my anxiously awaiting glasses over the...
Detailed press reviewFresh lemons and limes here, as well as guava peel and gooseberries. Bright and citrusy on the...
Detailed press reviewOrange blossom, Mandarin and jasmine create a beguiling perfume on the nose of this wine. The...
Detailed press reviewOffers a broad, creamy feel, with macadamia nut, piecrust, glazed pear and creamed yellow apple...
Detailed press reviewA flinty note of reduction still hovers above the nose of this wine. Concentrated and energetic,...
Detailed press reviewVery floral on the nose with plums, rose petals and freshly sliced porcini mushrooms. The palate is...
Detailed press reviewAnother meaty nose with a lightly leafy edge of currant bush and then sandalwood, tobacco and...
Detailed press reviewNotes of flinty reduction combine with fresh green apple and lemon, giving an impression of...
Detailed press reviewRipe and fleshy, with an open-knit personality to the mix of steeped blackberry and black cherry...
Detailed press reviewLurid violet. Bright and racy on the nose and palate, showing fresh red berry and bitter cherry...
Detailed press reviewShimmering violet color. Intense dark berry and cherry qualities on the nose, with suggestions of...
Detailed press reviewLeave it to Giancarlo Pacenti to make one of the most polished Rossos of 2017. Sleek and racy, with...
Detailed press reviewThe 2016 Nuits Saint-Georges Les Saint-Georges 1er Cru has an impressive and quite captivating...
Detailed press reviewThe 2016 Richebourg Grand Cru has a bouquet that rivets you, or your senses, to the spot,...
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