January 23, 2026

Andreas Larsson is not a critic in
the traditional sense of the word

He is a sommelier who tastes wines with a long-term perspective, nourished by experience and comparison, and whose approach consists of sharing his discoveries and highlighting wines that deserve special attention.

He selects thousands of wines each year for buyers around the world, and each of his selections is a form of tribute to winemakers and producers whose choices, identity, and consistency are clearly expressed in the glass.

His rating criteria are based on an overall assessment of the wine, beyond passing trends. They take into account quality and balance, aromatic precision, consistency of style, expression of origin (terroir, grape varieties, appellation), length and harmony on the palate, as well as the potential for the wine to develop over time.

At a time when the wine market is extremely fragile and as fragmented as ever, Andreas Larsson provides solid guidance and a reliable indicator of quality for professional buyers, helping them to better understand which wines truly stand out in terms of their accuracy, balance, aging potential, value for money, and, most importantly, the pleasure they provide.

WHAT SCORES MEAN

100
UNIQUE
100
97-98-99
EXCEPTIONAL
A real gem! This unique wine combines intensity, complexity, density, style, and remarkable length. It is a perfectly balanced wine, full of refinement, personality and class. Wines in this category often show perfect maturity or the potential for serious long-term ageing, becoming truly unique over time.
97-98-99
94-95-96
outstanding
A great wine possessing intensity, complexity, depth, expression of terroir, and refinement in terms of vinification and ageing. A wine with superb ageing potential, combining concentration, persistence and distinct character.
94-95-96
91-92-93
DELICIOUS
89 to 92 it’ s a very good to out standing wine generally complex, structured and age worthy with a lot of character and terroir expression.
91-92-93
88-89-90
SATISFYING
A good and satisfying wine without imperfections, showing varietal and regional character. A wine marked by more length, denser structure, occasional complexity, and certain ageing potential.
88-89-90
85-86-87
CORRECT
A correct wine with some varietal, sometimes regional expression and a lighter intensity. Wines in this category are mainly intended to be drunk young for their fruitiness and often offer good value for money. Some wines that need time to soften may also fall into this category.
85-86-87
From 80 to 84
AVERAGE
It’s a simple wine, lacking in complexity, with some fruity notes and a light structure. It has no distinct varietal or regional character and occasionally shows minor imperfections. Dusty, old-fashioned and austere styles, which take a long time to soften, tend to end up into this category.
From 80 to 84
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