Joshua Cooper Wines Balgownie 1970 Block 2022

Cassis, graphite and saltbush on the nose, with earthy undertones that give the wine a grounded, almost austere character. Mid-weight and tightly-knit, it carries a firm core of fruit and tannin through a long, gravelly finish. Classic Claret architecture, composed rather than showy, and built for the cellar. Drink 2026–2038.