Chateau Le Coteau 2018 Margaux, Bordeaux

“The 2018 Le Coteau has a vibrant nose of wild strawberry and blackberry laced with cedar and tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with dry tannins, moderate depth and a finish that just needs a little more definition. Quite approachable in style. Drink this over the next 4–6 years.”—Neal Martin, Vinous

“The 2018 Château Le Coteau comes from the Arsac region of Margaux and is a Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated blend with a good portion of Merlot. Classic Margaux complexity and elegance define this beauty, and its ruby hue is followed by lovely notes of redcurrants, black cherries, sappy herbs, spring flowers, and cedar. Not a blockbuster, it plays in the medium-bodied end of the spectrum and is nicely balanced, with integrated acidity and a great finish. Give bottles 2-3 years and enjoy over the following decade or so.”—Jeb Dunnuck