Château La Grave Lussac-St. Émilion

A blend of Merlot (80%) and Malbec (20%), fermented spontaneously on indigenous yeasts. Moderately translucent dark cherry red color. Very open, expressive and quite sweet-toned nose with wonderfully pure and well-delineated aromas of ripe black cherries, some juicy blackcurrants, a vegetal hint of bell pepper and a touch of plummy fruit. The wine is medium-bodied, pure and vibrant on the palate with wonderfully dry yet fruit-forward flavors of ripe cherries, juicy dark plums, some pipe tobacco, a little bit of …