Brunello di Montalcino Le Chiuse 2020 (750ML)

95 Points, Eric Guido, Vinous: "A beguiling bouquet of crushed roses, violets and a flourish of exotic spice leads to dried strawberries and wet stone as the 2020 Brunello di Montalcino blossoms in the glass. This opens on the palate with a pretty inner sweetness, displaying textures of pure silk and an unexpected richness that's perfectly offset by tantalizing acidity. While nearly fleshy in feel, the balance within is otherworldly. The 2020 finishes with a staining of grippy tannins offset by a tinge of sour citrus, leaving the senses salivating for more. This possesses the exuberance of the vintage but also the harmony to mature beautifully over the medium term. I tasted the 2020 from two bottles while in Montalcino earlier this year that did not perform anywhere near as well as this bottle did. Lorenzo Magnelli of Le Chiuse explained that the winery had experimented with different corks on 1,000 bottles and noted that those bottles will not be released to the public. The bottle I tasted for this note was finished with the winery's standard corks." 12/24

96 Points, Monica Larner, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate: "The Le Chiuse 2020 Brunello di Montalcino (made with organic fruit) is a wine that prizes transparency and tension with cassis, Rainier cherry and raspberry coulis. I really love the bold fruit intensity that shines in this wine. To the palate, it offers subtle sweetness contrasted by bright acidity and silky tannins. This is a solid Brunello choice from 2020. Production is 18,800 bottles." 11/24

96 Points, Audrey Frick, JebDunnuck.com: "A medium red color, the 2020 Brunello Di Montalcino opens to notes of wild strawberries, fresh, sweet herbs, herbes de Provence, and fresh purple flowers. Medium-bodied (although it expands through the palate), it's fruity up front, with ripe tannins, and has a complete feel with a savory richness that fleshes out the wine. Drink 2026-2046." 01/25