2018 Margaux Cuvee Quintessence, Chateau des Graviers

Producer: Chateau des Graviers Wine: 2018 Margaux Cuvee Quintessence Varietals: 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc,3% Petit Verdot, 3% Malbec, 2% Carmenere Nose: Deep purple color, very pleasant sweet earthy nose, complex aromas of delicate blueberry, blackcurrant, cherry with mild hints of oak and floral notes. Palate: Layered deep structures of berries keep coming, but are never overpowering. Full-bodied with a gentle silky quality and long lingering finish. Food: Red and white meats, duck, veal and hard cheeses like Comte Cellaring: Drink now or cellar until 2030