Sophisticated, elegant, refined, and finessed. This is a benchmark vintage from this marquee, third-growth, Bordeaux producer. Blackberry, cassis, citrus peel, tobacco leaf, espresso, and gravel all frame the silky and seamless foundation of this wine. Beautifully styled, this wine can be enjoyed now with ample time in a decanter but should age gracefully for another decade or more.

Pairings: Braised lamb shoulder, barbecue pulled pork, shepard’s pie