2016 Bordeaux Supérieur AOC Les Hauts de Naudon, Bordeaux, France

Firm, polished, slightly nutty nose, ripe, partly preserved black fruit, dried vegetal and herbaceous notes, some tobacco and hint of tar. Clear, polished, ripe and juicy fruit with delicate floral and herbaceous aromas, some licorice and hint of pomegranate, moderate, cocoa-spicy oak, persistent on the palate, lots of freshness and despite the high alcohol also cool notes, some depth, rather charming style, wins Still biting air, very good finish with ripe juice, cocoa and coffee.

Best to drink: 2019-2025+6 What our ratings mean