Monteraponi, Il Campitello Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 Chateau Lynch Bages

Monteraponi, Il Campitello Chianti Classico Riserva 2017 Chateau Lynch BagesLustrous ruby. Quite closed on the nose and luscious on the palate. Build up of complex red fruit, tangy acidity and finely sculpted tannins. Lots of stuffing and yet strikes a fantastic balance. Walter Speller, jancisrobinson. com (18)

sustained finish

Domaine de Richou's top sweet wine from two of their best vineyards - Violettes on volcanic soil and Le Grand Vau on schist

combined with ripe fruit and a fresh acidity ensures a well-balanced

It works really well lightly chilled and has appealing cracked black pepper characters with summer berry fruit underneath

faint bay leaf and spicy dried herbs

This wine exhibits a remarkable balance in terms of acidity

The palate is all brambles

There’s an arresting energy to the palate

The Sauternes Cask Finish follows a range of wine cask releases we've bottled over the previous five years

floral wine whose intense flavours of red plums and herbs

Rich and generous on the palate - full-flavoured with intense plum and sour cherry fruit

Richard Hemming