2020, Roc de Cambes, CÔTES DE BOURGBordeaux Blend: Merlot, Cabernet Franc. Smoky character on the attack, carefully interplayed with cloves, grilled tobacco, damson and red cherry fruits. Good stuff, nuanced and mouthwatering. 92 Jane Anson, Decanter. The 2020 Roc de Cambes was one of the standouts from barrel. Now in bottle, I have to say that the new oak comes across very prominently on the nose, more so than I would personally like compared to the L'Aurage. On the palate, the oak is

Blue/purplish fruit

all with the volume turned up

Quantity down 40% this year

but this has a ton of impact

The 2018 Clos Fourtet is one of the most elegant

It is a medium-ageing wine that you can still enjoy over a few years

A fantastic introduction to Napa

creamy but with a slice of steel that cuts through it

Gorgeous aromatics

this could only be Figeac

has confidence and character and just so much class

offering up aromas of cherries