Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru Edouard Delaunay 2020

Spicy and dusty fruit with dark plums, cherries and a hint of asphalt. Firm, juicy and medium-bodied on the palate with a hint of tobacco leaf and olives in a fluid, fruit-expressive finish. Cabernet sauvignon and alicante. Drink now.

Notes of peach pit, sliced apples, crushed almonds and acacia flowers. Medium-bodied, a little waxy and phenolic with tense acidity and a lingering, slightly tight finish. Has a mineral backbone. Drink now.

This is my first official taste of the new Vermentino Superiore category that was being finalized during my tasting and became official at the end of 2023. The Belguardo Mazzei 2021 Maremma Toscana Vermentino Superiore Belguardo V is a bit closed on

Bright, shimmering straw yellow. Nose initially of fresh asparagus, then on citrus, elderflower, of medium expression. The palate is fresh, on stone fruit, salty and racy, slightly phenolic on the finish.

In the bottle with the dark brown label, the Parusso 2019 Barolo Bussia shows a slightly lighter garnet appearance compared to some of the other new releases from this producer. The Bussia (with 8,300 bottles released) reveals aromas of crushed rose,

This has aromas of raspberries, sour cherries, oranges, cardamom and sandalwood, with some mushroom and earthy undertones. Firm yet silky tannins here, with a full body and delicious layers of ripe fruit and spice. Attractive already, but better from

“Parusso’s 2019 Barolo Bussia is sensual, caressing and super-expressive. Silky tannins and lifted, precise aromatics give this mid-weight wine understatement and class. The Bussia is a sublime Barolo that needs time to fully express its considerable