Domaine Laurent Dufouleur, Château Mi-Pont 2022 – Mercurey

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is fragrant, precise, fruity and spicy, with a slight sweetness. It expresses notes of juicy wild strawberries, crushed raspberries, red cherry jam and morello cherries, combined with touches of sweet spices (ground white pepper, licorice stick, cloves, vanilla), a touch of smoke and caramelized toasted hazelnut. There is also a floral touch of violet and dried rose, as well as aromatic herbs (mint, rosemary). The palate offers a silky and airy texture, with very fine tannins, as well as fruit and a fine spicy side. It expresses the flavors of wild strawberries, fresh red cherries, morello cherries, crushed raspberries, as well as white pepper, licorice, a touch of vanilla and toasted notes, as well as flowers and fresh herbs (violet, rose, wild mint). Beautiful salivating acidity, the finish is juicy and fruity, with a delicate bitterness of cranberries.