La Dame de Montrose 2024

Expressive, with clear dark chocolate, floral and smoky notes; on the palate, full and dense yet very elegant, precise tannins, lively acidity, remarkably crisp fruit, long finish, ending on sour cherries coated in chocolate. Punches well above its weight.

Ripe blackcurrant, sweet strawberry and cranberry aromas, expressive and open on the nose, certainly smelling rich and concentrated with a lovely vivid purple colour to the rim. Some inky notes, cool blueberries, iodine and liquorice too. Chewy, so friendly and charming, this is generous in terms of fruit with purity and really lifted acidity yet balanced between acidity and fruit. Finessed tannins, not as much weight as usual, but this is approachable. Ageing will soften the edges. I like the definition though, really high-definition winemaking here. So focused, almost razor sharp. Lightly presented, more sour and sherbet-like. Fun. 3% Cabernet Franc completes the blend. 35% production. 20% in foudre, 15% new oak, the rest in old barrels. pH 3.50.

A hedonistic yet precise wine, brimming with ripe purple fruits, followed by smoky, meaty and floral nuances that captivate and invite you to dive in. On the palate, the substance is broad and fluid, with a caressing, velvety texture.