CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Côtes de Castillon 2018 vs LE PETIT SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Pessac-Léognan 2021

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Best current price£34.95£34.95
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StyleOtherOther
GrapeCab Sauv, Merlot, Cab FrancCab Sauv, Merlot
ABV14.5%13%
Size750ml750ml
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CHÂTEAU MONTLANDRIE Côtes de Castillon 2018

The Castillon wine owned by the Durantou family, still being made by the late Denis Durantou in 2018, and one to look out for in a vintage that favoured limestone soils. Raspberry and blueberry fruits dominate, with sweet black cherry coming in as it opens, laced with fragrant tomato leaf and mouthwatering wet stone salinity. I love this wine, it is joyful and consistently impressive. 40% new oak, harvested first few days of October.

LE PETIT SMITH HAUT LAFITTE Pessac-Léognan 2021

This has very pretty cabernet aromas of blackcurrants and iodine with cloves, stone and just a hint of fresh herbs. Medium-bodied with a firmness and freshness on the palate, leading to a linear and racy finish with plenty of energy. Crunchy. 60% cabernet sauvignon and 40% merlot. From organically grown grapes.

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