Château Linot 2019 – Saint-Estèphe 

The nose is fruity and offers elegance, a good definition, a small power, an aromatic purity and finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of juicy/pulpy Boysen berry, juicy strawberry, small notes of juicy cassis associated with a touch of cornflower, cherry as well as hints of cuben pepper, fresh nutmeg, incense, very fine hints of racy minerality. The palate is elegant and offers delicacy, juiciness, an beautiful acidulous/juicy frame, a beautiful pulpy/acidulous ripe fruit as well as a fine freshness, gourmandize, roundness, a finesse of the fat, sapidity and a beautiful guideline. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, pulpy/juicy cherry, small notes of juicy blackberry associated with touches of violet, rose, small red berries, fine hints of violet plum as well as hints of liquorice, toasted and toasted almond/vanilla pod. Good length. Tannins are fine and elegant.