2019, Les Perrières, BORDEAUX Supérieur Rouge (Ch. Lafleur)Bordeaux Blend: Cabernet Franc, Merlot. The second vintage of Les Perrires (59% Cabernet Franc, 41% Merlot), made by the same team and vine genetics as Lafleur but on limestone terroir in Fronsac. Bramble black fruits on the nose with tiny hints of dark chocolate, slate and scented violets. Super juicy on the palate, playful and light in terms of clarity with veins of chalk and minerality. Smooth, pure and well framed with abundant freshness that

Seamless and penetrating

but also a bit light in texture but it opens nicely with a bit of air

yet it has commendable freshness and structure

vibrant citrus

in brand new winemaking facilities in Florence

A compelling second wine

The intense

giving this total mouth-coating feel with a delicacy but also depth of flavour

Nice drinking

with cassis

vibrant acids and beautifully refined tannins

this is an intense and concentrated La Mission