2022, Château La Vieille Cure, AOC FRONSACBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Aromas of licorice, dark berries, spices and cassis preface the 2022 La Vieille Cure, a medium to full bodied, fleshy, fruit driven wine framed by velvety tannins. It's nicely balanced, with a fresh and elegant finish. This is a blend of 78% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Franc and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon. 88 90 Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate. Carefully delivered damson and black cherry fruit layered with

cedar and tobacco linger on the savory finish

A real success

concluding with a sapid

Les Carmes Haut-Brion stakes its place as one of the most distinctive wines being made in Bordeaux

70% new oak

framed by a seamless line of freshness and ripe

Despite its modest appellation

The 2019 Domaine de Chevalier is a magical wine in the making

tannins and acidity

yet maybe at the expense of clarity

Fluctuating temperatures over April

and is one to look out for