Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Hoopes Vineyard this wine is likely to

this wine is likely to age well with its structure and fruit in place

then it swings the doors open to reveal gorgeous scents of blackberry

Very light mineral notes

This is Helmut Darting’s modern masterpiece

Chateau de Carlmagnus, Fronsac, France 2018 Hoopes Vineyard this wine is likely toDeep garnet purple in color, the 2018 Carlmagnus gives pronounced notes of plum preserves, baked blueberries and mulberries with touches of mocha, licorice and tar. Full bodied and jam packed with opulent, expressive black and blue fruit, it has a firm, velvety frame and fantastic freshness, finishing long and layered. 94 Pts Robert Parker