Chateau La Vieille Cure

JAMES SUCKLING: "Lots of dark berries and mushrooms with some walnuts and bark. Hints of coffee, too. Medium-bodied with medium, round tannins that are resolved and creamy. Juicy and delicately fruity finish, Merlot, cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. Ready to drink."

JAMES SUCKLING: "A pretty deep and broad-shouldered Fronsac with impressive intensity. Nose has lots of blackcurrants, dark cherries, some cocoa powder and a hint of cigar box. Full-bodied on the palate with dense yet creamy tannins that will take a few more years to integrate. Lengthy and pretty plush. An outstanding Fronsac. Drinkable now, but better from 2025."