Château Noaillac, Médoc (Bordeaux, France) 2019 ($16)

The mid-weight 2019 Château Noaillac, a classic example of why Bordeaux remains popular, delivers a harmonious mixture of red and black fruit notes with subtle, non-fruity savory elements. Mild, fine-grained tannins lend an ideal amount of structure without intruding, making this 2019 surprisingly ready to drink now. Château Noaillac also was promoted to Cru Bourgeois Supérieur status with the 2025 classification. The 2019 is a fabulous bargain!
92 Michael Apstein