Petit Cantenac, St Emilion Grand Cru, Bordeaux 2018

“The eternally popular second wine of Clos Cantenac made from 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc. Dark like elderberry juice. Ripe, open dark-red fruit on the nose, with some oak sweetness. On the palate, unexpectedly subtle, with smooth chocolate-texture tannins and an easy approachability even though there’s plenty of tannin tied up with the fruit. Enough freshness for a complete whole with sufficient fruit to handle the oak. ” Julia Harding, jancisrobinson.com