This gem is classically proportioned but enjoys the beauty of the 2019 vintage. Hints of leather and a melange of bright red fruits are carried by a thread of mouthwatering acidity. Pauillac to the core (graphite, cassis, cedar) but with a hint of ripeness that leads to a level of accessibility, it beautifully combines the pedigree of the estate with the ease of use that this label is celebrated for. Tasted after the '23s from Latour, and before the '18 Forts and '17 Latour, it clearly didn't have as much in reserve as it's big siblings, but it certainly exudes character and quality that hints at Latour, and is undeniably tasty at the same time. I can't wait to see how this vintage shows in the years to come - if the Forts and Grand Vin carry this level of exuberance and quality, we're in for a real treat.