Chateau La Bridane, Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bertrand Machard De Gramont with vanilla and anise up

with vanilla and anise up front

caressing finish laced with soaring floral overtones

Vivid acidity and focus

with black-plum fruits backed by velvet tannins and acidity

the 2018 Château Beaumont sports a deep purple color as well as impressive notes of blackcurrants

Chateau La Bridane, Saint-Julien, France 2018 Bertrand Machard De Gramont with vanilla and anise upAppealing brambly fruit aromatics on the nose. On the palate it is measured and juicy, with brambled blueberry and raspberry fruits. Rustic in an unfussy way, with good structure and a real sense of uplift. Hard to find St Julien like this anymore, and although it is not polished it has so much going for it. Cabernet Franc also in the blend here. 92 Pts Decanter