Deep purple-black colored, the 2018 Cadet-Bon delivers savory notes of smoked meats, sautéed herbs and Marmite toast over a core of baked blackberries and plum preserves with a waft of underbrush. Full-bodied with loads of black fruit preserves and firm, round tannins, it has just enough freshness and a long, savory finish.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2017 Cadet-Bon gives crushed blackberries, mulberries and fruitcake notions with hints of potpourri, cinnamon stick and lavender. Medium-bodied and with a firm, refreshing frame of grainy tannins and lively acid, it has plenty of vibrant fruit and great length.

A dense and layered, young St.-Emilion with deep, ripe-berry, chocolate and hazelnut character that follows through to a full body, juicy tannins and bright acidity that lifts and excites the palate. Wonderful finish. A blend of merlot and cabernet franc. Try from 2022.