“This estate is blessed with a very special limestone terroir on the eastern side of Bordeaux… A delicious blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec & Petit Verdot. This red is more about finesse than power, offering a gorgeous perfume of ripe black cherries, mulberries, cassis, violets, spring flowers, and chalky minerality. Medium to full-bodied, pure, and incredibly elegant on the palate, it builds nicely with time in the glass, has ultra-fine tannins, flawlessly balanced fruit & terroir, and a great finish. It's as classy as they come. Beautifully approachable now, even better with a quick decant, it will drink nicely over the next 10 years. Bordeaux fans looking for an impeccably made, classic, high-quality red that doesn't break the bank should back up the truck for this beauty. With lovely, ripe yet classic black fruit & cassis, this 2018 Chateau Le Bonnat is already displayingsilky texture, a long finish and subtle, beautifully integrated tannins that lend great depth & structure to the seduction of deep, dark fruit. It is a wine with great aging potential and yet is able to be enjoyed now. This is without question one of the greatest red Bordeaux values of the 2018 vintage! Enjoy from 2023 (with an hour of breathing) through 2033."