Château La Pirouette 2018

The 2018 La Pirouette, a Cru Bourgeois matured in 40% new oak, has a well-defined bouquet of blackberry, tobacco and black pepper aromas that display good intensity. The palate is medium-bodied with fine-grained, supple tannin. I appreciate the balance and focus of this wine, which is harmonious and silky-smooth toward the finish. This will be bottled early next year. Try to grab some. Drinking window: 2022-2029. Score – 89-91. (Neal Martin, vinous.com, Sept. 25, 2019)