Stephen Brook’s top scoring fine wines of 2018

Under the ethereal nose is an imposing structure supported by mighty, yet elegant tannins. Beguiling aromas of oolong tea, spiced plums, cloves and potpourri. Needs...

A vintage with very generous yields, yet many magnificent wines were made - this Richebourg included. The colour shows no sign of age, and the...

Great site, great vintage. The colour shows no evolution, while the nose is an intense expression of pure raspberry fruit. It's less aromatically overt than...

A glorious Nebbiolo nose of cascading damask roses straight from the garden after a heavy rain. On the palate, red plums and mulberry juice are...

This great vintage delivered a wine of fabulous complexity. There's little primary fruit on the nose, which instead is a concoction of woodsmoke, leather and...

The Graves wine of the vintage (along with Haut-Brion's red). A structural, sensual, expansive wine. Dense but deft, 3.75pH, 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot and...

Opulent but far from jammy, with aromas of leather and cherries. It’s velvety, with lovely depth of flavour and luxurious tannins, a harmonious wine with...

The nose offers sun-kissed raisin and plum, while the palate is juicy and energetic with fleshy bramble fruit, exotic spices and a hint of blue...

Sumptuous aromas of raspberries and cherries, with a touch of mocha despite the lack of new oak. It’s bold and forthright, very compact, with tannins...