Château Peyrabon 2024

Fresh bouquet, herbal notes, dark fruit, hints of coriander; on the palate, straightforward, firm, noticeable tannins, fine acidity, medium length.

Minty, menthol nose, Cabernet markers. Floral touches with liquorice and black chocolate. Quite sour, tart fruit gives an immediate zing in the mouth. Clean and sleek, a core of clove and cedar spice with bitter black chocolate edges but good persistence. Vivid colour, good structure with pure fruit and lifted acidity. Fun, zesty bitter orange with some iodine notes too. A little tense still at the end. 3.5pH.

Earthy cherries, with a touch of sage, form the character of this easy-going, already-drinkable wine. You can enjoy this on release for easy pleasure. The wine blends 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. Drink from 2027-2035. 89-91 pts

A lovely fruity expression on the nose, also showing hints of graphite and spice. Slightly creamy on the attack, the wine is elegant, juicy and powerful. The tannins provide a solid backbone, while the acidity underpins its lively character. The finish is harmonious, vigorous and mouthwatering.

Vibrant ruby, with leafy and fragrant deep cassis fruits on the nose and attack, consistent and cheerful, a little soft on the finish, hard to build intensity in 2024, but there are fresh acidities here that add juice while avoiding being over the top; Harvest 20 September to October 8. Owned by the Casteja family since 2021, first vintage under the new team 2022, introduced cold soaks and gentle extractions.