2019 Vérité La Joie

84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 4% Petit Verdot .  Pure blackcurrant fruit on the nose with subtle hints of wood spice – this is very fine, with a refinement and delicacy of fruit. This follows on the palate, which has a precise structure. Still chalky and deep in tannins, but beautifully framed by deep, yet fresh, black fruit. There is a sunny edge to this wine – it is ripe – but the balance is perfect. Very long and pure. (TP)

Composed of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder of Petit Verdot, the 2019 La Joie is compact and unfolds more slowly in the glass. The nose is rich with graphite, sage oil, and black plum. The palate is full of kirsch, fresh leather, currant, and tobacco, with fine tannins that go for ages, along with the fruit and well-balanced acidity. This will warrant 3-5 years cellar to express its full potential over the following 20 years.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, this has power and balance, with suave black cherry, damson, cocoa bean character and toasted five spice character. Always a wine that knows how far to push, and no further, giving impact and tension, and a confident architectural frame. Pierre Seillan winemaker.