Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion

Gorgeous dark purple in the glass with blackcurrant notes, perfumed violets, dark chocolate and hints of truffle - the old-vine Bouchet (Cabernet Franc) giving aromatic intensity on the nose and palate.
Succulent straight away with ripe cherry, blood orange and pink grapefruit flavours set against soft, mouthwatering acidity and a lovely saline grip to the tannins.
It's rich but just giving delicate hints in each direction of fruit, acidity, freshness, structure, mouthfeel and body.
Restrained and poised, with a drinkability that makes you want a glass now, but could happily be enjoyed decades from now.