Château Bourgneuf 2018 – Pomerol

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a fine concentration as well as a good definition. It reveals notes of fleshy Boysen berry, fleshy cassis and small notes of fresh/ripe raspberry associated with small touches of small fresh red fruits, pulpy blue plum as well as hints of cardamom, tonka bean, subtle hints of gravy minerality and an imperceptible hint of clove. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, a mineral frame, juiciness, dynamism, energy and a fine tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, juicy blackberry, small notes of violet associated with touches of fresh cornflower, small juicy/crunchy blue berries associated with touches of chocolate, tonka bean, toasted, a subtle hint of cardamom, tonka bean as well as a subtle hint of clove and bergamot. Tannins are well-built. Good length and persistence. A very discreet hint of fresh hazelnut and cocoa on the finish/persistence.