Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Selection Vieilles Vignes It has a powerful

It has a powerful

sandalwood and iron shavings that follow through to a medium body with extremely long and pointed tannins that go on and on

Dense palate with sweetish nuances and a strong tactile-mineral base

the 2018 Les Genets is not it - and it's all the better for it

cherry and balsa wood

Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Selection Vieilles Vignes It has a powerfulDeep garnet purple in color, the 2018 Carlmagnus gives pronounced notes of plum preserves, baked blueberries and mulberries with touches of mocha, licorice and tar. Full bodied and jam packed with opulent, expressive black and blue fruit, it has a firm, velvety frame and fantastic freshness, finishing long and layered. 94 Pts Robert Parker