2015 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere

Sangiovese Grosso - 750ML
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REVIEWS

JS 100 WS 97 WA 94
JS 100

jamessuckling.com, September 2020

Decadent aromas of ripe fruit, such as plums and peaches with black truffles and porcini mushrooms. Full body, with layers of ripe fruit and round and chewy tannins. Lots of chocolate and fresh mushroom at the finish. A...
WS 97

Wine Spectator, March 2020

Effusive aromas of black currant, blueberry, violet and iron mark this expressive red. Supple and harmonious, with a firm backbone of tannins that are refined and integrated. Shows terrific length and complexity. Best...
WA 94

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2020

San Filippo's 2015 Brunello di Montalcino le Lucére is a denser and richer wine compared to the estate's classic Brunello from the same vintage. You get a higher caliber of black fruit and rich flavors with layers of...

WINE DETAILS

Color & Type
Red
Varietal
Sangiovese Grosso
Country
Italy
Region
Tuscany
Sub-region
Brunello di Montalcino
Vintage
2015
Size
750ML
Percent alcohol
15.00%
Closure
Cork

The 2015 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere, crafted from Sangiovese Grosso, is a red wine hailing from the renowned Brunello di Montalcino sub-region of Tuscany, Italy. With a substantial alcohol content of 15.0%, this wine is sealed with a traditional cork closure.

James Suckling awarded this vintage a perfect score of 100, highlighting its "decadent aromas of ripe fruit, such as plums and peaches with black truffles and porcini mushrooms." He notes the wine's "full body, with layers of ripe fruit and round and chewy tannins," further describing the finish as rich with "lots of chocolate and fresh mushroom." Suckling recommends enjoying this terroir-driven red after 2022.

Wine Spectator's review is equally impressive, assigning a score of 97. The publication praises the wine's "effusive aromas of black currant, blueberry, violet, and iron," and describes it as "supple and harmonious." The tannins are noted as "refined and integrated," contributing to the wine's "terrific length and complexity." It is suggested that this wine will be at its best between 2023 and 2043.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate provides a slightly different perspective with a score of 94, observing that the 2015 Le Lucere is "denser and richer" compared to the estate's classic Brunello. The review highlights "a higher caliber of black fruit and rich flavors with layers of smoke, tar, and sweet tobacco." Despite these intense aromas, the mouthfeel is described as "relatively lean and snappy," embodying the essential characteristics of a Brunello.

In summary, the 2015 San Filippo Brunello di Montalcino Le Lucere is a standout wine from Tuscany, noted for its complexity, rich fruit flavors, and excellent aging potential. It's a wine that promises to evolve beautifully over the coming decades.