Maison Cassagne et Vitailles – « Les Crouzets » 2022 – Terrasses du Larzac

The nose is complex, elegant, aromatic, quite ample and offers a well-mastered power, deepness as well as a multilayered side. There are notes of Sichuan pepper, blackberry and small notes of faded rose associated with slight touches of plum as well as hints of smoke, tobacco and a very discreet hint of « sens of place » (local biotop). The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, an acidulous frame, tension, precision, a beautiful suppleness / elegance, a melodious side, a beautiful acidity as well as energy. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy red cherry, faded rose and small notes of redcurrants associated with hints of old plum as well as slight hints of dried flowers, tobacco and a subtle hint of fresh sage/ almost arbutus tree leaf. Good length. A hint of toasted almond and zan in the background. Saline, sapid and discreetly chewy tannins.