Country: France

Region: Bordeaux - Medoc

Vintage: 2018

Cépage: Cabernet Sauvignon (47%); Merlot (41%); Petit Verdot (12%)

Size: 750 ml

Rating(s): 91 (RP); 90 (JD); 91 (JS)

" Medium to deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fleur la Mothe offers up pronounced notions of cassis, blackberry pie and Black Forest cake with hints of pencil shavings, black olives and lavender. Medium bodied, the palate has an impressive intensity of crunchy black fruits with a lively backbone and well-managed, grainy tannins, finishing long and fragrant."

Lisa Perrotti-Brown (RP) - 04/21