Not every expensive bottle of wine is a rip-off, says David Williams in The Observer. And truthfully, of the really memorable wines I’ve drunk, most were nudging towards £100 or more. Here are three pricier wines that are worth every penny…
Luca Roagna La Pira Barolo Italy 2010 (from £66, www.bentleyswine.com). Barolo was never cheap, and rising star Roagna is not as dear as some; but the elusive, allusive qualities of this haunting, pure nebbiolo are as gorgeous as they come.
Domaine Patrick Jasmin, Côte-Rôtie, Rhône, France 2013 (£35, www.yapp.co.uk). How to account for the price here? The care, attention and talent of Monsieur Jasmin – and the irresistibly silky texture and mingling of classic cool-climate syrah peppery and floral notes and perfectly ripe red and black berries.
Charles Heidsieck…
