The 2019 No. 1 is a soft, plush wine with no hard edges and plenty of appeal. Inky dark cherry, plum, crème de cassis, mocha, chocolate, sweet French oak and espresso all run through this sumptuous, racy Côtes de Blaye. The is a dramatic, exotic and virile, with tons of personality.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the Bourdieu 2019 No 1 rolls out of the glass with notes of black raspberries, stewed plums and dried Provence herbs with a touch of cracked black pepper. The medium-bodied palate delivers simple black fruit notes with appealing freshness, a plush texture and nice harmony.