Château la Tour de By – Cuvée Héritage Marc Pagès 2019 – Médoc

The nose is elegant and offers controlled power, complexity, fine creaminess and a nice fine, racy texture. There are notes of creamy blackcurrant, creamy blackberry and, to a lesser extent, star anise, combined with hints of morello cherry, strawberry and violet, as well as fine hints of lilac, chocolate and toasted hazelnut. The palate is mineral, fruity and offers freshness, good definition, a certain gourmandise, an acidic backbone, a fine grain, an airy approach as well as a mastered creaminess / finesse. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of creamy blackberry, pulpy blackcurrant and, more slightly, crushed raspberry, combined with hints of star anise, liquorice, vanilla, chocolate and a subtle hint of sweet blond tobacco and toasted hazelnut. The tannins are well-handled and offer mellow.