Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Madonna del Piano, Valdicava 2007 vs Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Corbeaux', Jane Eyre 2023
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £166.00 | £166.00 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Valdicava | Jane Eyre |
| Style | Red | Red |
| Grape | Sangiovese | Pinot Noir |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
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Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Madonna del Piano, Valdicava 2007
Valdicava's Madonna del Piano Riserva is, quite simply, one of Brunello's benchmark wines. Produced only in the finest years from a single plot of old-vine Sangiovese Grosso on the estate's highest ground, the 2007 is a wine of remarkable poise: deeply coloured, aristocratically structured, and possessed of that particular Valdicava quality where power and finesse refuse to choose between themselves. Dark cherry, dried roses, and iron-rich earth give way to leather and dried herbs as it opens, the whole thing held together by tannins that feel carved rather than painted. The 2007 vintage across Montalcino was long, warm, and slow-ripening - the kind of year that gives Sangiovese genuine depth without sacrificing its essential acidity. We'd open a bottle now with great pleasure, ideally after two hours in a decanter, but the wine will continue to reward patience until 2045 and quite possibly beyond.
Gevrey-Chambertin Premier Cru 'Les Corbeaux', Jane Eyre 2023
The 2023 vintage at Jane Eyre continues the tradition of producing refined and expressive wines with hallmark precision. Like 2022, 2023 was shaped by a warm growing season, but with the significant difference of ample rainfall when needed, keeping the soils well-nourished. The reds display lovely perfume, aromatics, and depth—qualities Jane prioritises in her Pinot Noirs—while the whites, after a slower start, have blossomed into vibrant, expressive examples of the vintage. "A powerful and layered wine, with a perfumed nose of cherry and baking spices. The palate is deeply textured, with fine tannins and a long, evolving finish. Whole-cluster fermentation (70%) and judicious use of oak (20%) add depth and sophistication." Our note Jane’s use of whole-cluster fermentation increased in 2023, coupled with colder soaks at the start of fermentation. This approach has resulted in wines with richer colours and enhanced complexity. While the vintage is already showing expressive youthful charm, it also holds great potential for aging, making 2023 both approachable and collectible. The wines evolve quickly, offering fresh insights with each tasting.
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