2015 Brunello di Montalcino, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy Bordeaux First Growth never obvious or flashy

never obvious or flashy

it rises up through the palate and leaves you wanting more

the bouquet reveals notions of exotic Asian spices intermixed with flowers

this is a sublime expression of both the man and the place

Intimations cede to certainties on the palate as encyclopaedic flavours defer to the reputations of vintage and House alike

2015 Brunello di Montalcino, La Magia, Tuscany, Italy Bordeaux First Growth never obvious or flashyLustrous mid ruby. Still compact on the nose and with exotic spice hints. Lush yet not sweet palate with lots of juicy acidity and bags of gravelly tannins. Still not at its peak. Big structure but with plenty of fruit. 17++ 20, Walter Speller, jancisrobinson. com (May 2025)