Pastourelle de Clerc Milon, Pauillac, France 2014 Bruno Giacosa with a citric character reminiscent

with a citric character reminiscent of pink grapefruit and some herbaceous touches

dried citrus peel

The plush velvety tannins are nicely delivered and bathed in flavors of blackberries

The top-of-the-range 2019 Cuesta de Las Liebres is pure Tinto Fino from a slope (“cuesta” is the Spanish word for slope)

The palate has immense depth and presence without relying on brute force

Pastourelle de Clerc Milon, Pauillac, France 2014 Bruno Giacosa with a citric character reminiscentGarnet red with intense crimson highlights, the wine has a refined and expansive nose which opens on red fruit aromas, joined after airing by notes of nutmeg and touches of liquorice and vanilla which contribute most agreeably to the overall impression of harmony.