Château Belgrave’s rise has been meteoric since the Dourthe family took over in 1979. A refurbishment of both cellars and vineyards has ensured great wines. This fine, 93-point 2018 has rich blackcurrant fruit, with firm tannins and leafy complexity. Meticulous grape selection in the vineyard and the winery result in even finer quality, especially in such an impressive vintage as 2018. Cabernet-based and aged in fine French oak barriques for 14 months, it has a lovely richness and subtle power, with complexity matching the concentrated fruit. Open early and decant or cellar. A classic. Tasting notes: Velvety ripe fruit with firm chewy tannins, leafy, earthy complexity Aroma: Ripe cassis, pencil lead, damp earth and tobacco leaf.