Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Selection Vieilles Vignes with a black cherry core

with a black cherry core that jumps from the glass

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

The Château Grand Pontet is beautiful

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

and violet aromas

Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Selection Vieilles Vignes with a black cherry coreDeep 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