Appearance: Vivid robin’s egg-ruby color, deep and dense, with reflections of violet/purple. The rim is shiny, visually promising concentration and structure.
Aroma: On the nose, an expressive profile of dark and red fruit: ripe cherries, plums, blackberries, and black raspberries, with a deep fruity bite. Complexity follows — dark chocolate, flour, roasted coffee, spices, a note of leather, as well as subtle earthiness and a hint of menthol. Oak aging adds pleasant vanilla and slight smoky/woody tones.
Taste: Full to medium-full bodied, with a smooth, silky structure and finely integrated tannins. The fruitiness is rich and ripe — dark fruit dominates; tannins are elegant, not overly robust, acidity balances the wine well, giving freshness and balance. Wood and spices support the fruit profile, without dominating. The texture is rich, almost creamy, yet fresh and structured enough.
Finish: The finish is long, complexly fruity and spicy, with traces of dark fruit, gentle chocolate/coffee, leather, and subtle minerality. The wine leaves an impression of elegance and power at the same time — the aftertaste is long-lasting and persistent, with a pleasant sense of depth and fine structure.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Type | Rich red |
| Variety | Blend |
| % Alcohol | 14.5 |
| James Suckling | 94 |
| Wine Spectator | 91 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | France |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Wine Type | red wine |
| Brand | Chateau de Pressac |
| Producer | Chateau de Pressac |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Robert Parker | 95 |
| Sugar Level | dry |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 16 - 18 °C |
| Wine clasification | still wine |