Château La Rivière 2022 – Fronsac

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity, energy as well as a nice fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy purple plum, juicy/pulpy cherry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of vanilla, star anise as well as a hint of crushed small red fruits, a subtle hint of nutmeg and an imperceptible hint of fresh pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers minerality, juiciness, a fresh/acidulous frame, tension as well as precision. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cherry, purple plum and small notes of crushed strawberry associated with a touch of blueberry, liquorice as well as a subtle almost balsamic hint. Good length. Tannins are slight firm and gourmand.