Chateau La Gorce, Medoc, Bordeaux, France 2019

A classic left-bank Bordeaux blend showing both ripeness and structure in this excellent vintage. The nose offers blackcurrant, plum, and blackberry with hints of cedar, graphite, and tobacco. On the palate, it’s medium to full-bodied, with dark fruit framed by firm yet polished tannins and balanced acidity. Notes of spice and earthy minerality carry through to a long, savory finish. Approachable now with decanting, but well-suited to cellar for 8–12 years.