Last week I tasted through some of Ward Wines sortiment at Magnusson Fine Wines. These were my highlights.
Whites:
2023 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er Cru Le Clos Reyssier, Georges Duboeuf
A pure, racy nose with notes of grass and wet cement.
The taste is young and tight with fine yellow fruit and a fresh acidity.
91p (tasted 2026/03)
2022 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Plateau Blanc, Château Mont-Redon
A deep, layered nose with notes of ripe oranges, fudge and a hint of oak.
The taste is broad and lively with notes of orange juice, ripe flowers and white raisins.
93p (tasted 2026/03)
Reds:
2019 Corton Les Grandes Lolières, Domaine Leflaive
A very handsome, old school Pinot nose with decadent, sweet red fruit, red beets and fresh herbs.
The taste is seamless and intense with gorgeous fruit, a cleansing acidity and a long, long finish.
95p (tasted 2026/03)
2019 Hermitage Les Bessard, Delas Frères
A deep, meaty nose with notes of rubber, blackberries and saw dust.
The taste is taut and rich with notes of black pepper, dried meat and violets.
92p (tasted 2026/03)
2021 Chianti Classico Badia a Passignano Gran Selezione, Marchesi Antinori
A low keyed, elegant nose with notes of sour cherries, tobacco and rosemary.
The taste is high and refined with fine cherry fruit and silky tannins.
91p (tasted 2026/03)
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2022 Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori
A dense, restrained nose with notes of hard cherry candy, undergrowth and leather.
The taste is tight and seedy with a fine structure, ripe cherry fruit and a long, warm finish.
92p (tasted 2026/03)
2018 Valtellina Superiore Vigna Fracia Valgella, Nino Negri
A finely tuned, high nose with notes of sweet/sour cherries, gravel and dry licorice.
The taste is structured and pure with lovely dark cherries, licorice and fir wood.
91p (tasted 2026/03)
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2020 Valtellina Superiore Vigna Sassorosso, Nino Negri
A very deep, refined nose with notes of ripe red apples, dried cherries and warm tiles.
The taste is high and intense with racy fruit, polished tannins and a minute long finish.
93p (tasted 2026/03)
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