very earthy/savory and beautifully layered with very plush yet present tannins

Château Pontet-Canet 5ème Cru Classé 2020 is a distinctive red wine from Pauillac

lives up to the high expectations I had set for it and then some

it's a blend of 77% Merlot

and a stylish French expression

Rothschild & Concha y Toro, Vina Almaviva, 2022, 75cl 6-set very earthy/savory and beautifully layeredThe 2022 Almaviva leads with a brooding, woody nose with savory, roasted pepper aromas and pleasing top notes of lavender and dried herbs. The palate is dense, luscious and staining, with considerable concentration and opulence. The finish continues this lush, layered opulence, concluding with supple, firm, unyielding tannins, welcomely braced with fresh acidity and herbal, methol tinged flourishes. Despite its immediate richness, this is quite wound