Château de Pressac 2023

Aging 18 months in 50% new oak, this wine has a darker tone than average with a ‘modern sheen’ reflected in more evident oak-derived tannin and ultra-ripe fruit, both dark and red, which is a good thing! I do sense some tannin extraction more than I would like but admire impressive mid palate concentration and depth. Barrel ageing will arrange things nicely. Drinking window: 2027-2047. (Panos Kakaviatos,decanter.com)