Creamy and tight tannins here, alongside succulent dark-berry, spice and crushed-stone notes. It's medium-bodied, firm and focused with a velvety finish.

The 2023 Rauzan Gassies is deep, pliant and super-expressive, with terrific depth and fine balance. Soft, plush contours wrap around a core of red/purplish fruit, new leather, rose petal and spice. The 2023 is all charm.