2016 Château La Bessane, Margaux, Bordeaux, France

Part of the Château Paloumey stable, Château La Bessane is a small 2 hectare estate in Margaux. Grown on gravel, pebbles, and clayey sand soils, their grand vin is a slightly unusual composition of 55% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 22% Petit Verdot. Aged for 12 months in barrel, it shows a nose of ripe black fruit aromas combined with bright notes such as liquorice. Full-body, fleshy and delicious on the palate, with a lovely freshness.