100 points Kerin O'Keefe: "The gorgeous, fragrant Le Chiuse 2019 Brunello sets a benchmark for Sangiovese and Montalcino. Another stellar wine from this dynamic, leading winery, the nose alone stopped me in my tracks, thanks to the intensity and refinement of its blue flower, rose, camphor, truffle and cake spice scents. Elegantly structured, loaded with energy and utterly delicious, the captivating palate doles out ripe raspberry, crushed cherry, licorice and cinnamon framed in firm but ultra-refined tannins. Bright acidity provides plenty of tension and an age-worthy structure. A truly mesmerizing wine. Drink: 2028–2044. Abv: 14%. (Nov 2023)"
99 points Luca Gardini: "From the beautiful project in sustainable management of Simonetta, Nicolò and Lorenzo, soils rich in clay, galestro, and tuff, nose with notes of red cherry, then fresh sage, touches of clementine peel and lashes of gardenia. The mouthfeel is taut-brackish, the closing officinal. (Oct 2023)"
97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Pouring a jeweled ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino benefits from a little air on opening and reveals a layered yet pure bouquet of raspberry liqueur, mocha, candied violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it’s light on its feet while having outstanding concentration and length, with refined tannins and an even a spine of energetic acidity to keep it driving through the palate. A stunning vintage for Le Chiuse, this is going to have a very wide drinking window over the coming two decades. Drink: 2024-2044. (2/28/24)"
97 points James Suckling: "Black cherries with slate and orange peel as well as flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with very well integrated tannins that show serious structure and power. Impressive length and focus. Need three to four years to come out of its tightly wound state. From organically grown grapes. One of the best from here. Try after 2027. (11/28/23)"
97 points Wine Spectator: "[$113 list] A racy, penetrating red, evoking cherry, strawberry, rose hip, orange peel, wild herb and mineral flavors, driven by bracing acidity and underscored by firm, linear tannins, showing excellent balance and length. Complex and energetic, this should develop well. Best from 2027 through 2043. (Mar 2024)"
97 points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Pale medium red. Very deep, multilayered aromas and flavours of red cherry, dark plum, camphor, licorice, loam and violet. Fine-grained if youthfully chewy tannins nicely support the rich fruit present on the long finish. Elegant, full, rich, dense and beautifully suave, this is another knockout Brunello from Le Chiuse. Drinking window: 2029-2042. (Mar 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The organic Le Chiuse 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is shy to open and will require more time in your cellar before it hits its optimal drinking window. In its current stage, it shows dark fruit, smoky asphalt and wet stone. The initial impact is one of soothing darkness and aromatic concentration; however, the wine lightens up considerably on the palate with fresh acidity and fine tannins. This is a classic case of a Brunello that just needs more time to flesh out. Given its traditional and elegant personality today, it will improve tomorrow. Drink: 2026-2042. (12/14/23)"
96 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is just a baby today, youthfully coiled and understated, with dusty dried flowers and nuanced violet pastille complementing wild strawberries and autumnal spice. It sweeps across the palate, lifted and refined, with a core of vividly ripe red and blue fruits that swirl throughout as vibrant acidity maintains balance despite gripping tannins that mount toward the close. This leaves a coating primary concentration as it finishes structured and long yet remarkably pure, ending with lingering licorice hints. Breathtaking. Drink: 2026-2038. (Dec 2023)"
99 points Luca Gardini: "From the beautiful project in sustainable management of Simonetta, Nicolò and Lorenzo, soils rich in clay, galestro, and tuff, nose with notes of red cherry, then fresh sage, touches of clementine peel and lashes of gardenia. The mouthfeel is taut-brackish, the closing officinal. (Oct 2023)"
97 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): "Pouring a jeweled ruby color, the 2019 Brunello Di Montalcino benefits from a little air on opening and reveals a layered yet pure bouquet of raspberry liqueur, mocha, candied violets, and anise. Medium to full-bodied, it’s light on its feet while having outstanding concentration and length, with refined tannins and an even a spine of energetic acidity to keep it driving through the palate. A stunning vintage for Le Chiuse, this is going to have a very wide drinking window over the coming two decades. Drink: 2024-2044. (2/28/24)"
97 points James Suckling: "Black cherries with slate and orange peel as well as flowers on the nose. Full-bodied with very well integrated tannins that show serious structure and power. Impressive length and focus. Need three to four years to come out of its tightly wound state. From organically grown grapes. One of the best from here. Try after 2027. (11/28/23)"
97 points Wine Spectator: "[$113 list] A racy, penetrating red, evoking cherry, strawberry, rose hip, orange peel, wild herb and mineral flavors, driven by bracing acidity and underscored by firm, linear tannins, showing excellent balance and length. Complex and energetic, this should develop well. Best from 2027 through 2043. (Mar 2024)"
97 points Ian D'Agata (Terroir Sense): "Pale medium red. Very deep, multilayered aromas and flavours of red cherry, dark plum, camphor, licorice, loam and violet. Fine-grained if youthfully chewy tannins nicely support the rich fruit present on the long finish. Elegant, full, rich, dense and beautifully suave, this is another knockout Brunello from Le Chiuse. Drinking window: 2029-2042. (Mar 2024)"
96 points Monica Larner (Wine Advocate): "The organic Le Chiuse 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is shy to open and will require more time in your cellar before it hits its optimal drinking window. In its current stage, it shows dark fruit, smoky asphalt and wet stone. The initial impact is one of soothing darkness and aromatic concentration; however, the wine lightens up considerably on the palate with fresh acidity and fine tannins. This is a classic case of a Brunello that just needs more time to flesh out. Given its traditional and elegant personality today, it will improve tomorrow. Drink: 2026-2042. (12/14/23)"
96 points Eric Guido (Vinous): "The 2019 Brunello di Montalcino is just a baby today, youthfully coiled and understated, with dusty dried flowers and nuanced violet pastille complementing wild strawberries and autumnal spice. It sweeps across the palate, lifted and refined, with a core of vividly ripe red and blue fruits that swirl throughout as vibrant acidity maintains balance despite gripping tannins that mount toward the close. This leaves a coating primary concentration as it finishes structured and long yet remarkably pure, ending with lingering licorice hints. Breathtaking. Drink: 2026-2038. (Dec 2023)"
| Product SKU | 348772 |
| Producer | Le Chiuse |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Tuscany |
| SubRegion | Brunello di Montalcino DOCG |
| Varietal | Sangiovese |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Size | 750ml |
| Color | Red |
| ABV | 14.0% |
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