Château Larose Perganson, Haut-Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2016

 While Château Larose Perganso was a new name to me, it turns out the Château is owned and run by the same company that makes Château Larose-Trintaudon and Chateau Arnaud, both well-known, reliable names.  This 2016 is made from equal parts of Cabernet and Merlot with 6% Petit Verdot.  Rich, dark garnet in color, it offers up youthful aromas of plums, herbs and oak spice.  Medium bodied, it is balanced with some tannin evident in the flavors and finish.  With mocha and graphite as tertiary flavors, it reminds you it is Bordeaux.  This should keep well for 5 years or so.  The 2008 was also tasted and showed its age in a smooth, balanced wood dominated way.