Chateau Bourdieu No 1, Bordeaux, Cotes De Bordeaux Blaye, France 2019

Jeb Dunnuck 90 In the same qualitative ballpark as the 2018, the 2019 Château Bourdieu N1 has a deeper ruby hue as well as a meaty, mouth-filling, medium-bodied style including classic notes of ripe red and black fruits, tobacco, leather, and assorted spices. The balance is spot on, it has terrific purity, and it possesses the structure and class to evolve for a solid decade. Best after 2022. James Suckling 91 Aromas of dark plums, dried herbs, mushrooms and baking spices. Medium-bodied with fine tannins. It has juicy, savory character with a creamy texture. Merlot, cabernet sauvignon and malbec. Drink or hold. Winemaker Notes Chateau Bourdieu No. 1 offers a beautiful deep garnet color to the eye with intense reflections. Its expressive and complex nose, made up of very ripe black fruits: blackcurrant, blueberry, blackberry and fresh red fruits: strawberry, redcurrant, is enhanced with wonderful toasted and vanilla notes. Its mouth is rich, structured, fleshy and ample thanks to i