2014 Château Haut-Bergey - France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan (1/10/2023)
Just 30 minutes in the decanter before I poured a glass, but this was quite open with limited time. Lots of rich red currant and blackberry fruit, as well as a hit of vanilla from the still prominent oak. The tannins are in line with the fruit, and it has very good mid-palate depth, so further cellaring should be no issue. Worked very well with our beef stew entree. It’s certainly in a somewhat modern mold, but the fruit is not glossy or fat. It still feels like Bordeaux, just with a nod to classically styled Napa Cabs like Montelena or Corison, but at a much lower price point. I am very happy to have more.