4% Sémillon and 48

the 2020 Solaia is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with smaller percentages of Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese

and very inviting with an elegant combination of dark fruit and classic Bordeaux character

and subtle floral nuances

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2emé Cru Classé, Saint-Julien, 2014, 300cl 3-set 4% Sémillon and 48Very deep garnet in colour, the 2014 Ducru Beaucaillou springs from the glass, offering vibrant notions of fresh black currants, black cherries and black raspberries with touches of spice box, licorice and fragrant soil plus a waft of lavender. Medium bodied, the palate bursts with lively, crunchy black fruits, supported by ripe, grainy tannins and finishing on a lingering spicy note. Lisa Perrotti Brown, Wine Advocate