Château Tour Bayard 2021/22, Montagne-Saint-Émilion

This meticulously managed property has be owned by the Nicoletti since 1956. Hand picking and sorting of the grapes is the norm and the intention is to always make the best quality wine that speaks of its fine terroir. This is a smooth and powerful wine with big flavours of blackcurrant, liquorice and sweet spices. It is drinking beautifully now but could equally be aged for another 5 years. Try this with a rare roast joint of beef. In 2022, this wine won an IWC award for the 2019 vintage.