Abelis Carthago Fighting Bulls 2018 (750ml) Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe de Graves herb-laced flavors and slow-cooked richness

herb-laced flavors and slow-cooked richness echo the wine’s dark fruit and spice-driven character

with a fruity

Subtle hints of tar and earthiness add layers of intrigue

Notes of citrus

and the low yields express themselves in mid-palate unctuosity rather than any of the stigmata that can sometimes distinguish frost vintages

Abelis Carthago Fighting Bulls 2018 (750ml) Pessac-Leognan Grand Cru Classe de Graves herb-laced flavors and slow-cooked richnessThe color of blueberry pie, this wine has a bouquet of black currant, clove and violet. A frame of sturdy tannins supports flavors of black plum, cassis, anisette and dark chocolate. The tannins steadily lessen in impact, dropping off into a chocolate and espresso bean finish. Mike DeSimone rating 92