Château La Grave 2018 – Pomerol

The nose is fresh, racy and offers a fine intensity, a small deepness, a certain minerality and a very fine richness. It reveals notes of fresh/ripe wild blackberry, fresh cornflower and small notes of small fresh black frutis associated with a touch of strawberry as well as fine hints of nutmeg, cardamom, a very discreet hint of iris and an imperceptible hint of grey pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a fine acidulous frame, a fine juiciness as well as a small tension, a crtain energy and a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fresh blackberry, pulpy/juicy cassis, small notes of iris, fresh lily associated with touches of pulpy raspberry as wel as hints of cassis leaf, small fresh fruits as well as discreet hints of rose, chocolate, a subtle hint of toasted and almond. Good length. Tannins are very finely chewy. A very fine hint of cocoa on the persistence.