Domaine Pont de Guestres, AOC Lalande-de-Pomerol Magnums , 2020

This is 100% Merlot from a one-hectare plot and aged 12-18 months in new French barriques. The wine has a deep purple, opaque color, a medium-plus intensity and a broad aromatic profile: charcoal, ink, cold smoke, prune spread, vanilla, cream, roasted parsnip, tomato and bell pepper and coffee essence/espresso. It is dry and has a medium-sized structure – acidity, extract, fine-textured tannins and body – with a lovely length and well-enunciated flavours of prune spread, tar, roasted veggies, espresso and bitter chocolate and a medium-plus warm finish. 2025-2030–IR