Château Puyanché Côtes de Francs 1998

Château Puyanché (Côtes de Francs) 1998: A classic Merlot dominated blend, with crunchy blackcurrant fruit on the nose, rolled tobacco leaves and a streak of oak. Good mineral and tobacco notes on the palate, over a layer of weedy blackcurrant and summer fruits. Slightly sooty tannins but good acidity. An elegant wine for the money. Good. (31/5/01)