Country: France

Region: Bordeaux - Saint-Emillion

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Merlot (88%); Cabernet Sauvignon (10%); Cabernet Franc (1%); Carmenere (1%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 93 (RP); 93 (JD); 94 (JS)

" Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Boutisse comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant notes of baked black plums, boysenberries and Morello cherries, plus suggestions of rose hip tea, fragrant soil, cinnamon stick and star anise. The full-bodied palate is rich and oh-so-plush, featuring a fantastic backbone of freshness and loads of spicy sparks to complement the black and red berry preserves, finishing long and mineral tinged. Beautiful."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 04/21