2018 Chateau La Garricq, Moulis-en-Medoc

Chateau La Garricq 2018 Moulis-en Médoc,

2018 Château La Garricq, Moulis‑en‑Médoc is a classic, quietly confident Left Bank claret from one of the Médoc’s most consistent small estates. The 2018 vintage gives it a little extra depth and ripeness, but the wine remains firmly in the realm of structure, balance, and savoury charm rather than opulence.

Aromatics - A refined, gently expressive nose showing: Blackcurrant, blackberry, and black cherry. Cedar, pencil shavings, and cigar box. Dried herbs, bay leaf, and a touch of graphite. biLEEUSubtle violet and a hint of cocoa. The overall impression is classic Médoc: dark fruit wrapped in savoury, cedary nuance.

Palate - The palate is medium‑bodied, structured, and beautifully balanced: A core of blackcurrant and plum with red‑fruit lift. Fine, firm tannins giving definition and grip. Fresh acidity keeping the wine lively and preciseNotes of cedar, tobacco leaf, and earthy spice. A long, gently mineral finish with classic Left Bank dryness. It’s polished without being glossy, and serious without being heavy.

Style & Structure - La Garricq typically blends Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Petit Verdot, and the 2018 vintage shows:

Cabernet’s structure and graphite. Merlot’s plush mid‑palate. Petit Verdot’s spice and colour. The style is traditional but clean, leaning toward elegance rather than extraction.