Le Génie 2022 Rutherford – Napa Valley

The nose is fresh, expressive, herbaceous, refreshing and elegant (with notes of menthol, brewed bergamot tea, fresh bay leaf, fresh and syrupy rosemary, mint in syrup and sweet wild mint). There are also notes of fresh cassis and crème de cassis, wild strawberry, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, as well as a woody, toasted, sappy and smoky side (toasted wood, cashew nuts, vanilla, chocolate, cinnamon). The palate is very fresh and offers flavors of crème de cassis, wild strawberry, blackberry, black plum, raspberry, menthol, brewed bergamot tea, fresh rosemary, sweet wild mint, complemented by an expressive touch of chocolate, a smoky touch, tobacco, cedar, caramel and praline. The sweetness is gourmand and balanced. Tannins are subtle, fine and enveloping. A stunning, controlled, elegant, and refined richness. The finish is long and offers notes of vanilla, coffee, and caramelized hazelnut. A stunning freshness combined with richness.