3 de Valandraud 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a small power, a fine richness as well as a fine deepness. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis, small notes of small wild berries associated with touches of violet, toasted pepper, cardamom as well as a very fine varietal hint, chocolate and black tea. The palate is fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a beautiful definition, suavity, a small freshness, a beautiful juicy/finely a frame, generosity, tension, a fine straightness as well as precision and a good guideline/full of length. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of violet associated with touches of small pulpy/crushed fruits, juicy/Fresh raspberry as well as fine hints of toasted, chocolate. Tannins are well-built. Good length. An imperceptible hint of bitterness of the cocoa on the persistence. A very discreet hint of vanilla on the aftertaste.