Chateau d´Agassac 2018

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "This elegantly structured wine already shows good balance between its tannins and generous black-currant fruits. The structure will allow it to age, promising a civilized wine that will be ready from 2023."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Blackcurrants, dried herbs, earth and oyster shell on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, fine-grained tannins. Fresh and clean. Try from 2022."

DECANTER: "Lovely depth to the raspberry, damson and cassis notes here. This has form and forward motion. A very successful Agassac that can be drunk within the next few years but will also age. 60% new oak. A small yield, two-thirds of the average, following two hail storms over the growing season. Drinking Window 2021 - 2036"

WEINWISSER: "Purpur mit dunkler rubinroter Mitte. Verführerische Cabernetnase, dahinter Holundergelee und zarte blättrige Noten. Am burschikosen Gaumen mit fleischigem Extrakt und stützendem Tanningerüst. Im Finale ein voller Korb schwarzer Johannisbeeren und Tabakblatt."

THE WINE CELLAR INSIDER: "Cedar, earth, cigar box and espresso come along with ripe, red fruits on the nose. Round, forward and juicy, with a sweetness to the fruits in the finish, you can enjoy this on release. Or wait a bit for more development."