This is a great drink-now option when you need a Bordeaux fix. The wine is balanced and the fruit is a good mix of fresh and dried fruit ranging from blackberry to prune. The winemaker’s oak aging regimen is apparent as a molasses and chewing tobacco note comes rushing through on the finish. The blend is 70% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon. Chateau Leroy-Beauval Bordeaux would be a good choice when you need an earthy French wine but don’t want to pull something from your cellar.
Chateau Leroy-Beauval, Bordeaux (France) 2018
By Vince Simmon