Château de Parnay 2016 – Saumur-Champigny

(Organic) The wine shows an intense ruby colour with a brightening rim. The nose is intense and opulent, revealing nuances of cooked red and black cherries, cherry compote, a touch of roasted raspberries and balsamic in the echo. The palate is juicy and concentrated, offering volume and power, bold, chalky, very grippy tannins, elevated, but creamy acidity, intense fruit concentration. The tannins cover completely the palate. Notes of ripe (even overripe) forest berries interlace with nuances of green pepper, fresh tobacco and pencil shavings. Astringent finish with a light bitter note. Still very young.