Bel Echo by Clos Henri 2017 – Marlborough, New Zealand

The nose is fruity and offers a fine concentration/intensity. It reveals notes of quetsch plum, Boysen berry, small notes of cassis associated with touches of chocolate, bigarreau cherry as well as fine touches of pulpy redcurrant and very fine mineral/graphite hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers freshness, juiciness, a good gourmandize as well as a fine tension, precision, a fine straightness and a juicy/bright fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright cassis, questch plum, small notes of crushed raspberry associated with small touches of violet, lilac, blackberry as well as fine hints of chocolate, toasted, toasted almond and a subtle hint of spices. Good length. Tannins are well-built.