Château Carteau Côtes Daugay 2022 – Saint Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is refined, delicate, with notes of dried (thyme, bay leaf) and fresh (menthol) herbs which open the aromatic expression. They then combine with subtle floral notes (violet, dried cornflower), spicy notes (licorice, star anise, nutmeg, a hint of vanilla) and fresh fruity aromas (wild strawberry, raspberry, blackcurrant, morello cherry, cherry). bigarreau). We also feel a very slight touch of dark chocolate in the background. Lots of freshness and delicacy on the nose. On the palate, the wine offers accuracy and firmness. It expresses the flavors of black fruits (blackcurrant, blackberry, blueberry), tangy red fruits (bigarreau cherry, strawberry, a touch of cranberries), associated with subtle floral notes (dried blueberry, violet), herbaceous (dried mint, bay leaf). ) and spicy (cinnamon, white pepper). The tannins are well structured, firm, but fine, a little dry, but balanced by a sufficient level of acidity. On the palate, the wine is more closed than on the nose, but it offers concentration, liveliness and good hold. A wine with deliciousness and complexity, very promising.