Bottled after 24 months' élevage, much of which took place in large foudres, the 2020 Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion offers up aromas of dark berries, plums and spices complemented by hints of rose petal and licorice. Medium to full-bodied, supple and pillowy...
This estate makes a beautiful Lirac and their 2019 is 50% Grenache, 25% Mourvedre, 20% Syrah, and a splash of Cinsault that's from a mix of different terroirs. Destemmed and brought up in equal parts demi-muids and concrete tanks, it's a seriously good wi...
The 2020 Chianti Classico is Sangiovese with small parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This is a lovely wine with a level of punchiness, brightness and inner energy that is never easy to achieve, especially in a warm vintage such as this. That's the Panz...