Barolo 2016, Coste di Monforte, Amalia41. 95 per bottle Rich ruby colour with brick highlights. The nose is very powerful, laden with kirsch, ros and liquorice. Quite warm and very robust, with classic Monforte structure on the finish.

Formerly a hairdresser in one of the city’s top salons

but I prefer the 2018

Domaines Ott was founded in 1912 by Marcel Ott

Matthew Jukes

"It is always such a joy to taste the new Esclans releases 2019 Les Clans is a masterclass in balance and poise

Tom Stevenson (Sotheby’s Wine Encyclopedia)

Integrated with richness and high acidity

Produced using only the high quality grapes from the Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte d'Ay and Verzenay in the Marne

Drink 2020-2046

balsamic aroma with spicy notes of black pepper and cinnamon

Classic in style

finely grained tannins and oodles of freshness