I've got three cases of this one... figured I'd put a little sale on it and offer to customers who like Bordeaux in this price range...

Ferran Pessac Leognan 2018

Sale $24.99

93 pts James Suckling / 91 pts Wine Advocate

80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot - The rare Left Bank wine that is mostly Merlot, thanks to a specific microclimate that favors the earlier ripening Merlot. The result is a muscular style of Merlot and a unique expression of Left Bank terroir with a Right Bank grape. (Oversimplifying, but you get my drift…)

“Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2018 Ferran needs a little swirling before it slowly unfurls, offering notes of stewed black plums, warm cassis and kirsch, plus wafts of unsmoked cigars, crushed rocks and rose oil. The medium to full-bodied palate is laden with muscular black fruits, framed by finely grained tannins and bags of freshness, finishing long and earthy.” WA

"Dried blackcurrants, cloves, charred wood, dried leaves and tobacco on the nose. Hot stones, too. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, creamy tannins. Savory and clay-like notes on the finish. Very typical for the appellation." JS

Or reply. The wine will be available tomorrow in Chapel Hill. Next Wednesday, as ordered, in Hillsborough.