Château la Tour de By – Cuvée Merlot Noir 2022 – Médoc

The nose is elegant, fresh and « frank », with depth and intensity. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and wild raspberry, associated with touches of tobacco and cornflower, as well as a discreet hint of juniper berry, star anise, sweet tobacco and cola, with a subtle hint of Madagascar pepper. The palate is fruity, fresh, with minerality, a nice fat, gourmandise, precision and suppleness. It expresses notes of boysenberry, vanilla, blueberry small notes of small brillliant red fruits, associated with touches of cola, zan and a discreet hint of graphene. Good length. Tannins are sapid and elegant, with a subtle hint of sappy, almost noble varietal in the background.