Château de Lavagnac La Grande Reserve 2018 AOC Bordeaux Superieur, 0,75 L

Château de Lavagnac is one of the estates that has been interpreting Bordeaux Supérieur in an impressively clear and elegant way for years. The Grande Réserve is the estate's flagship, a wine with depth, structure and the ripe, charming fruit that characterises the 2018 vintage.

On the nose, the wine opens with dark cherry, blackberry and a hint of plum. There are also fine notes of tobacco, cedar wood and a pleasantly spicy nuance from the skilful use of wood. Nothing appears loud or overloaded; everything is harmoniously interwoven.

On the palate, the Grande Réserve 2018 shows a beautiful combination of juiciness and structure. The tannins are soft, round and perfectly integrated. The fruit remains present and is supported by a lively acidity that gives the wine freshness. The finish is long and elegant, marked by dark fruit and a subtle hint of spice.

This Bordeaux is an excellent accompaniment to roast beef, rack of lamb, savoury pasta or hard cheese. It is a wine that shows how much class a Bordeaux Supérieur can possess, mature, balanced and with plenty of personality.