2015 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru AOC Château La Croizille, Bordeaux, France

Firm, somewhat minty and ethereal aroma of ripe black and blue berries with roasted and tobacco notes, some juniper, Mediterranean herbs and bread spices. Ripe and slightly developed, warm, juicy fruit with lots of partly ethereal spice, some cocoa, coffee and Mediterranean herbs, powerful and persistent on the palate, present but mellow tannins, certain depth, mint, pepper and juniper in the background, very slightly tomato flavours, smoky in the background, slightly cedary, very good, spicy finish with warm juice.

Best to drink: 2025-2035+. What our ratings mean