French Red bottles

Question 1

421 $210 Chateau Malartic-Lagraviere 2015

Answer 1

53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc

Displaying the more highly-charged, well ripened character that you would expect from a 2015, this is rich and silky, showing incredible texture. It combines plump black fruits with the most gorgeous liquorice and dark chocolate in a coiled, restrained sexiness. It’s totally moreish without being over the top, with a lovely lift of acidity - although it was a hot vintage, there were cool nights. A brilliant effort. 5% Cabernet Franc completes the blend.

Question 2

418 $175 Chateau des Eyrins, Haut-Medoc, Margaux, 2016

Answer 2

75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 5% Petit Verdot

This wine is dense and deep-flavored, intense and racy, and undeniably true to its Margaux terroir.