Château Jean Faure 2019 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé

On the nose it is fruity, fresh and offers concentration in finesse, a nice airy power / freshness, complexity as well as a fine depth. It reveals notes of bright cassis, ripe / fresh / juicy small blue fruits and more slightly of crushed wild strawberries associated with blueberries, small berries, small fresh flowers as well as fine hints of pepper. of Cuben, fresh licorice and a very discreet hint of cardamom. On the palate is fruity, balanced and offers radiance, juiciness, roundness, a nice definition, a roundness in “lightness”, a nice tangy frame, gourmandize as well as a tannic frame in finesse. This wine expresses lovely notes of pulpy / juicy currants, fresh / bright blue plum and more slightly blueberry associated with a touch of fresh / juicy cassis, with hints of rose, cornflowers, licorice as well as fine hints of chocolate / cocoa, with a hint of cardamom, toasted hazelnut, a subtle hint of spices and an imperceptible hint almost crunchy almond / sweet spices. Tannins are sharp, fine, structuring and subtly tight. Good length. Sapidity and gourmandize on the palate. A nice side stretched on the persistence.