Enclos Tourmaline 2023 – Pomerol

Lovely aromatic nose, gourmand, complex, brilliant and chiseled. Beautifully fine/delicate in its power as well as in its concentration. It reveals notes of violet, graphite/camphor and small notes of cornflower, bright strawberry associated with touches of toast, nutmeg as well as an almost roasted-juicy hint and hints of fresh coffee. The palate is beautifully supple, fresh, chiseled, all in juiciness and offers brilliance, a beautiful burst of fruit, a crystalline side as well as an acidulous frame. All in accuracy and mastery. What finesse! On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/acidulous cassis, bright blackberry and small notes of fresh/acidulous cherry associated with a touch of bright plum as well as hints of star anise, tobacco, graphite, nutmeg and toasted almond. The tannins are chalky, mellow and nicely defined. Good length. A subtle hint of caramelization in the background.