Readers looking for a great buy in the vintage should check out the 2020 Château Lanessan, which offers ample dark (almost blue) fruits, cassis, and spring flower notes to go with a medium-bodied, nicely concentrated, balanced beauty that has enough tannins and structure to warrant 2-4 years of bottle age.

Friendly and open-knit in feel, with a loam thread curling around easygoing plum and cherry compote notes. The finish is coated with singed vanilla. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2025. 20,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported.