Clos Bagatelle – Au fil de Soi 2017 – Saint-Chinian

The nose is fruity, finely tight and offers a small gourmandize, a small concentration as well as a fine density and a small controlled power. It reveals notes of small ripe/fleshy black berries, violet, small notes of laurel berries associated with small touches of black pepper, camphor, small red fruits as well as a discreet hint of black olive. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers harmony, a beautiful definition, a juicy/acidulous frame, a small gourmandize as well as a racy minerality, precision, a small chiseled side, a beautiful juicy/precise/finely acidulous fruit and a fine fleshiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of acidulous/juicy cassis, small black berries, small notes of fleshy/juicy raspberry associated with touches of lily, laurel berries as well as hints of small bright red berries, blueberry, liquorice, black olive, incense, subtle hints of dark chocolate and caramelization. Good persistence on notes of chocolate.