2018 Château Tour Marcillanet, Haut-Medoc

Situated directly west of Saint-Julien, in a small, gravel clearing, surrounded by forest. This is Haut-Médoc at its most classic, with pure Cabernet aromas and ripe, meaty, finely textured middle. The finish is sweet, elegant and most satisfying. Available in bottles, magnums and half-bottles.

“Like rioja, classic claret is a must for many at the Christmas table, and this is a fine example from a highly regarded vintage. It’s at a lovely moment in its evolution, when the fruit (graphite-edged cassis) is still bright but the nimble tannins are softening up beautifully.”
David Williams, The 20 best Christmas wines for 2024, The Guardian, www.theguardian.com, 19th November 2024.