Chateau D´Aurilhac 2018

WEINWISSER: "Purpurgranat mit satter Mitte und lila Schimmer. Intensives Bouquet nach Schattenmorellensaft, dahinter Brombeeren und eine edle Kräuternote sowie Jasmintee. Am fülligen Gaumen mit fleischigem Extrakt. Im aromatischen, gebündelten Finale ein voller Korb mit Waldbeeren und parfümiertem Pfeifentabak. Auf dem gleichen Niveau wie der grossartige 2015er und eine Kaufempfehlung."

JAMES SUCKLING: "Aromas of currants, stewed tea leaves, mushrooms and oregano. It’s medium-bodied with sleek, tight-grained tannins. Spice notes on the finish. Drink or hold."

DECANTER: "Grilled cedar oak notes, with fresh acidities which give a mouthwatering edge, along with liquorice and mint-leaf Médoc character. Overall this softens a little on the finish, but plenty to enjoy, with clear vintage markers of ripe black fig and damson fruits. 2.5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. Drinking Window 2022 - 2035"

WINE ENTHUSIAST: "Almost equal amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon give a full, black-currant-flavored wine. The alcohol does show with the burnt edge and pepper, although ripe, black fruits dominate. Drink this dense wine from 2023. "