Crafted by the team at Smith Haut Lafitte, Le Thil is their property that's right down the road in Pessac and has always been on our radar for an over-delivering gem. That said, this 2020 (like many 2020s from Pessac) is on another level. The aromas have that inky black fruit and gravel, but the mouthwatering palate full of ripe blackberry, cassis, and fine, chalky tannin has so much character and complexity. A long, resonating finish has me reaching quickly for another taste. This is really fine Pessac for a remarkable price, and a must-try gem that clearly shows the next-level detail and refinement that we've all come to expect from the Cathiard wines.