Château Fleur Cardinale 2023 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

(56%M, 37%CF, 7%CS) Lovely fruity, tense, peppery/spicy nose that offers good definition, tension, a stretched side, depth and a fine graphite side. It reveals notes of blueberry, dense blackcurrant and small notes of tonka bean associated with fine hints of juicy roasted strawberry, Bigarreau cherry as well as discreet hints of star anise, lily and a subtle hint of infusion. The palate is nicely juicy, fresh, fruity and offers minerality, good definition, accuracy, density in accuracy/mastery, a certain tension, a lovely depth/darkness in freshness, brilliance, sparkle and a crystalline side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/pulpy cassis, black plum and small notes of small pulpy red berries associated with touches of Bigarreau cherry as well as hints of blueberry, black tea, mocha and fine hints of toast. The tannins are sapid, chalky and gourmet. A little graphite/graphene side on the finish.