Chateau La Lagune, Haut-Medoc, France 2014 Kirinzan This wine shows the generous

This wine shows the generous richness of the vintage while restraining it with fine tannins and pure black-currant acidity

the 2018 Gigondas Le Plateau is a stunning example of this variety that does everything right

A blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia Istriana

This multi-vintage cuvée is a blend of Sangiovese and a handful of other red grapes that has notes of black fruit

underscored by mineral salinity refined with plenty of distinction

Chateau La Lagune, Haut-Medoc, France 2014 Kirinzan This wine shows the generousVery deep red. There are lifted blackcurrant aromas on the nose, which is elegant, polished and supported by sweet oak. After a vigorous attack, the palate is firm and concentrated, robust without coming across as tough. Theres structure here, but subtlety too, with ripe tannins on the long finish.