2014 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé AOC, Bordeaux, France

Somewhat tart, spicy, tobacco and delicately cocoa flavoured aroma of ripe black berries, some red berries, plums and cherries with cedary nuances, a hint of liquorice and minty traces. Clear, with all power cool, firm and juicy dark fruit, some cocoa spicy and tobacco wood notes, also cedary hints, a breath of dried tomatoes, persistent and dense on the palate, good depth, firm, ripe, still slightly sandy tannin, salty and also slightly peppery flavors in the background, much grip, compact construction, very good to long, firm finish with grip, dark spice and tart juice

Best to drink: 2021-2032+. What our ratings mean