Château Magnol 2018

Description

So scented and floral on the nose, the Cabernet Franc really standing out and expressing itself despite being only 5% of the blend. There is a clear richness and ripeness to the fruit - the plush, crushed velvet texture holding up the blackcurrant and black cherry flavours. A touch jammy but staying just the right side with quite fine, slightly tight tannins that give a push-pull between fruit density and tension, closing down the structure slightly. This has good potential, just a little quiet at the moment, but I love the very clear blackcurrant flavours and the hint of savoury herbs and delicate violet touches. Feels finessed and has an air of elegance to it. Drinking window: 2023-2027. Score - 90. (Georgina Hindle, decanter.com, Aug. 25, 2022)

Tags

Bordeaux Red, Red Wine, Vintages Release May 21 2022, Wine