Fresh currants and berries on the nose with damp soil and some forest-floor character. It's medium-bodied with soft, sleek tannins. Juicy and fresh. T

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Fourcas-Dupre opens a little shy with subtle black raspberry, redcurrant jelly and cassis scents followed by suggestions of garrigue, bay leaves and tilled soil. Medium to full-bodied, it has a solid line of chewy tannins tagged with compelling freshness sparking energy into the bright fruit, finishing mineral laced.

This 113-acre estate has produced an attractive, while still structured wine. A firm core is surrounded by black-currant flavors and perfumed acidity.