Chateau Rauzan-Gassies Margaux 2005

From a legendary vintage, this second-growth Margaux captures the essence of Left Bank complexity and perfume. The blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot opens with a beautiful bouquet of camphor, cassis, licorice, bay leaf, and incense before revealing a full-bodied, concentrated palate. Lovely integrated tannins and backward structure suggest this wine will reward cellaring through 2030 and beyond, though it's drinking with remarkable grace today.