Most of the cognacs come from the top cru known as Grande Champagne
They defined a style and continue to set a benchmark for winemaking today
Our Wine Director Tom met up with Jane recently at the magnificent COMO Le Montrachet and over lunch was especially charmed by a pair of her 2023s: Her signature Gevrey Chambertin and Pommard 1er Cru (a compelling blend of intense
The style is famously intense and structured - typically more muscular than Haut-Brion — with layered dark fruit
The 2020 vintage is particularly elegant—lifted and aromatic
Marchesi Antinori, Solaia, 2015 Salty Most of the cognacs comeThe jewel in the Antinori familys crown, Solaia is located in the heart of Tenuta Tignanello, between Greve and Val di Pesa. Meaning 'sunny one', it was first produced in 1978 and whilst Tignanello is predominantly Sangiovese, the blend in Solaia is based primarily around Cabernet Sauvignon, with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc both playing supporting roles. This now famous site produces some of the greatest fruit in the world and receives corresponding