Chateau Bauduc Merlot, France
Les Trois Hectares 2019 is an artisanal affair. It was made from vines with fewer bunches for greater concentration and harvested entirely by hand. Aged in French oak barrels, this is a tasty, darkly fruity and full-bodied blend of 75% Merlot and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon; a fairly powerful wine that’s opening up really well now, and best decanted if possible.