Château Bel-Air Lagrave Moulis-en-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 1995

Moulis is the smallest of the communes in Bordeaux's prized Haut-Médoc. It may not quite have the caché of say Margaux, Saint-Julien and friends, but produces exceptional wines that are also well priced. The Seguin-Bacquey family has owned this fine estate for the last 150 years. This wine comprises largely Cabernet Sauvignon, supported by supple, velvety Merlot, all barrel-aged for 20 months in 50% new oak barrels. Perhaps it's no wonder that this lovely wine has stood up to the test of time. Stand upright for a few hours, so any sediment drops to the bottom. Then just before serving decant, leaving the solids in the bottle. Enjoy mellow, raspberry and blackberry notes, with a complex spicy oak overlay. Best with plain meat dishes.