Chateau Ferran, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Cabernet - Merlot - Sangiovese the 2021 Pinot Noir Mahonia

the 2021 Pinot Noir Mahonia Vineyard slowly opens to reveal depths of lavender and rose

Linear and refined with a very long finish

The palate is tight and has a beautifully delineated fruit quality with excellent ripeness and balance

and it has some dusty tannins

An exciting wine

Chateau Ferran, Pessac-Leognan, France 2018 Cabernet - Merlot - Sangiovese the 2021 Pinot Noir MahoniaDried blackcurrants, cloves, charred wood, dried leaves and tobacco on the nose. Hot stones, too. Its medium to full bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Savory and clay like notes on the finish. Very typical for the appellation. 93 Pts James Suckling