Chateau Bellegrave (Pomerol), Pomerol, 2018

Certified organic since 2009, Château Bellegrave's 2018 blend—78% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, and a touch of Malbec—captures the opulence and earthiness of Right Bank Pomerol. Hand-harvested plots are aged 20 months in Allier oak, developing rich black cherry and blueberry notes with undertones of damp earth and spring flowers. The 2018 won gold at the Challenge Millésime Bio, reflecting the estate's commitment to natural viticulture. Medium to full-bodied with ripe, integrated tannins and a sustained finish.