Château Leydet-Valentin 2019 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is aromatic and spicy. It reveals notes of blackberry, gray pepper / Madagascar pepper and more lightly violet associated with touches of crushed cassis as well as fine hints of racy / graphite minerality and a fine toasted hint. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers juiciness, freshness as well as a mineral frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry / pulpy, bright cassis and more slightly of fresh / juicy raspberry associated with touches of violet, black pepper, fine hints of lilac, zan as well as a subtle hint of cardamom and toast. Tannins are fine, precise and racy. Good length.