2020, Cheval des Andes, ARGENTINABlend: 83% Malbec, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Petit Verdot. The 2020 Cheval des Andes is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 49% Malbec and 2% Petit Verdot from Paraje Altamira in the Uco Valley and Las Compuertas in Lujn de Cuyo. Aged in French oak barrels, it's purple in the glass with a garnet sheen. The nose reveals a well judged approach to the warmth of 2020, featuring ripe plum, redcurrant, mint and hints of white pepper over a bed of bay leaf

floral bouquet of peach

the 2021 Clos Puy Arnaud is a blend of 50% Cabernet Franc

The construction is careful and measured

Lovely precision

The 2022 Volnay Fremiet 1er Cru has more complexity and nuance on the nose compared to the Clos des Angles

This terroir gives a more substantial

the 2020 Beausejour (Duffau Lagarrosse) wafts out of the glass with a glamorous perfume of red roses

but promises to be amazing

All the elements are impeccably balanced

is still youthful in appearance

the 2022 Canon is a magical wine that will be worth every effort to track down

Fine tannins