Chateau Seraphine AOC Pomerol, 2022

Heady, even decadent, nose with pronounced and complex aromas of blackberry, cooked plum and griottes entwined with camphor, incense, vanilla, cedar and tar. This exquisitely-crafted red has a seemingly implausible amount of new oak that it nevertheless soaks up with aplomb, tucked neatly away in the folds of dense black cherry, plum, cassis, menthol, prune and a lavish slice of fruit cake. A compelling red from the miracle vintage: the combination of tension and ripe, fine tannins will ensure significant ageing potential. 2030-2040–MP