Montagne-St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

2018 vintage. Good, but could do with a bit more fruit for the structure.

From magnum. Sleek and focused, this has an old school feel to it. Trades weight and density for cut and structure. Distinctly floral on the nose, with crushed red berry, mint and cocoa on the palate. This can sleep a few years. Quite nice.

12 months in barrels. Drinking this 2012 in 2020. Nicely aged and peaking now.
90/10 merlot Cab franc.
Small producer @ Vigneron Independent
Well balanced with superb balance of black fruits, subtle oak, earthy undergrowth, mouth feel and acidity. Notes of
blackberry, plum, cherry, earthy, blackcurrant, and black cherry

Violet, red flowers, juicy red cherries and blackberries, clay, mushroom, stony characters, black pepper, hints of basil and thyme. Slight oak influence, medium to medium plus acidity and tannin, medium body.

A favourite, strong black fruit notes with hint of chocolate and vanilla. Class

Party Source wine tasting

Ok but not great

A little fruity. Good body. Easy to drink. Tasty!

Black fruits. Gripping tannins. Granite undertones.

Complex deep flavor just made me relaxed and joyful to sip. Great deal.