Chateau d'Issan, Margaux, France 2020 Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah savory and expansive with dynamic

savory and expansive with dynamic flavor layers and a very long finish

raspberries and cherries on the palate

an exception to the overall red-fruited nature of the vintage

and the 2019 Eggo Blanc de Cal is even fresher and stonier than the 2018 I tasted last time

This cheerful Californian Sparkling Rose is made in the Charmat (Prosecco) method from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grapes

Chateau d'Issan, Margaux, France 2020 Grenache - Mourvedre - Syrah savory and expansive with dynamicGorgeous aromas of dried flowers, currants, bark, and forest floor. Lead pencil, too. Tobacco. Full bodied yet racy and polished with fine and silky tannins that run the length of the wine. Crunchy and fresh at the end. Give this five or six years to come together. Supple yet structured. It builds at the finish. 97 Pts James Suckling