lower-alcohol
the medium to deep garnet-purple coloured 2019 Les Tours de Laroque opens with pretty raspberry coulis
black fruit
classified as a Fourth Growth (Quatrième Cru) in the 1855 classification
typically a blend dominated by Sauvignon Blanc with some Sauvignon Gris
Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse Blanc de lynch bages lower-alcoholPRE ORDER 2016 WE 93 Medium bodied, polished tannins, and a "classic" Pauillac profile with savory notes of cedarwood, blackcurrant, and tobacco. 2017 WE 94 Medium bodied, balanced, and vibrant with high acidity and fine, somewhat dry tannins. 2018 WE 94 Dense with tannins and vivid with black fruits 2019 JS 95 Intense notes of black plum, cassis, cedar, and graphite with firm structure. 2020 JS 96 Red fruit, graphite, mint, tobacco, and chocolate.