2018 Chateau La Garricq, Moulis-en-Medoc french brandy

2018 Chateau La Garricq, Moulis-en-Medoc french brandyChateau La Garricq 2018 Moulis en Mdoc, 2018 Chteau La Garricq, MoulisenMdoc is a classic, quietly confident Left Bank claret from one of the Mdocs most consistent small estates. The 2018 vintage gives it a little extra depth and ripeness, but the wine remains firmly in the realm of structure, balance, and savoury charm rather than opulence. Aromatics A refined, gently expressive nose showing: Blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry. Cedar, pencil

and hints of sherried richness or nutty malt

and sweet fruit

Overall: Reminiscent of an Italian amaro

and lemon ride over crisp oak and youthful heat

with lingering notes of citrus

Every year a part is taken from the barrel with the oldest stock

Palate:- Creamy and mellow: Silky texture with balanced sweetness

more herbs

and cereal grain

with a leafy bitterness in the background

Hints of heather

The profile leans toward elegant austerity