Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Marjosse opens with tar, forest floor and tilled soil scents with a core of black plums and blackberries plus a waft of bay leaves. Medium to full-bodied, firm and chewy, it has a lively backbone and pretty red fruit accents coming through on the finish.

Fresh and direct, with a beam of cherry preserves, lined with light vanilla and cedar notes. Reveals a flash of herb through the finish. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Drink now. 16,000 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.