La Croix de Montlabert 2022 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, spicy, and concentrated, with a marked intensity and a frank grain. We perceive notes of wild blackcurrant, wild blackberry, and slight notes of Madagascar pepper, associated with a touch of cornflower, plum blossom, as well as hints of incense and spices. The palate is nicely fresh, fruity, balanced, with a fresh structure, juice, and a fine tension. We find notes of juicy and fresh blackcurrant, blueberry, and small notes toasted and vanilla, associated with touches of small crushed red fruits, as well as a hint of flowers and a subtle almost touch of coconut in bottom. Tannins are mellow and sapid. It’s fresh, mineral.