Château La Tour Figeac, St-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé, 2022

Aromatic, structured, elegant, Round, supple, calm, smooth, tannins are a touch firm and present but overall really support the dark bramble fruits with cool, creamy, mint and dark chocolate touches. Feels serious, nicely chewy and plush, deep and layered with more plump, weight in the mid-palate, more stuffing around the fruit with cool but fresh blue fruits and blackcurrant giving that darker frame. Really well constructed, opulent yet it does keep a tight frame and good focus all the way through. Feels more like a Pomerol - I like it. Harvested 12 September - 23 September. Ageing 16 months; 40% new barrels, 55% one wine, 5% Amphora. Derenoncourt consultants.

Ripe and concentrated aromas, sun-kissed blackcurrants, violets, vanilla and cinnamon. Massy and a touch dry on the palate, the tannins feel a little oppressive at this point, filling the mouth with a powdery texture while the ripe, chewy strawberry flavours and cool minty aspects take the back seat. This has broad shoulders and plenty of heft - big construction with a lot of power and punch. A little old school in profile after ageing with toasted touches of clove and tobacco on the finish but once this settles this will be enjoyable. Organic.