Top 30: Vins toscans à plus de 120 €

Tosco Ricasoli's Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2022 has the edge on rating (8.0 versus 7.9) and on recognition, with 94 to 96 points from three guides, while Le Chiuse's Brunello gathers 90 to 95 depending on the source. Choose the Chianti if you're looking for a table red to pair with roast meat or game, and the Brunello if you want a wine to keep for several years, with at least five years of aging. Both cost the same, 168 and 171 euros, so the budget doesn't decide between them.

Tosco The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Ricasoli, rated 8.0, is for those who want a Tuscan wine rooted in its terroir, with three distinctions (James Suckling 96, Wine Spectator 95, Robert Parker 94) and a price of 171 €. The Brunello di Montalcino from Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja, rated 7.9, suits those who prefer an appellation better known for its aging potential and its pairings with game, at 165 €. The score gap is minimal, but Ricasoli takes the lead on recognition and the precision of its typicity.

Tosco In terms of price, Le Chiuse 2018 is at €168 versus €165 for the Pieve Santa Restituta Gaja 2021, a gap of three euros, and the overall ratings are identical (7.9 on both sides). Le Chiuse takes the lead on typicity and winemaking, while the Gaja, with its two Veronelli and Bibenda distinctions, offers a slightly stronger recognition for an almost equivalent budget. If you're looking for a bottle to keep for a few years, the 2018 from Le Chiuse is the most suitable; for an everyday meal, the 2021 from Gaja will more than do the job.

Tosco The 6 L Gran Selezione Gaiole – Ricasoli costs you 41.07 € per 75 cl versus 42.78 € for the 3 L Castello di Brolio, a minimal gap that doesn't separate them much. Both carry the same recognition score (8.6) and the same typicity (8.2), with very similar pairings; the first wins only on versatility (7.8 vs. 7.6) and winemaking (8.4 vs. 8.3). If you're hosting a large table and want a spectacular gesture, go for the 6 L; for a more classic cellar or a trial among a small group, the 3 L is enough, but at this price level, neither is a bargain.

Tosco Ricasoli's Chianti Classico Gran Selezione (8.1) has the edge in terms of awards, with 94 to 96 from three guides, and it costs €41.07 for 75 cl in its 6 L format, compared with €230.58 for 75 cl of the Gaja Brunello (7.9) in magnum. If your budget is tight and you want a great estate red to share at the table, it's the most sensible choice. The Brunello is better suited to someone looking for a Montalcino cru for a special occasion who is willing to pay double.

Tosco The Chianti Classico Gran Selezione from Ricasoli (8.1, €329) is for those who want a great Sangiovese for a table of several, with three scores of 94 to 96 and 22 months of aging. The 2018 Brunello di Montalcino from Le Chiuse (7.9, €168) suits those looking for a more affordable bottle that is easier to fit into a tight budget. Ricasoli takes the lead on recognition and winemaking, not on value for money, where both sit at 7.4.