Mary Taylor 'Jean Marc Barthez' Bordeaux Rouge 2018

Neither glitzy nor flashy, but perfectly embodies the region's rural soul. A signature blend of 50% Merlot, with equal parts Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, even at its modest price point it possesses much of the dark-fruited complexity that made Bordeaux famous in the first place but rendered in a brighter, more refreshing frame.