Château Altimar 2012 – Pomerol

The nose is relatively aromatic, concentrated, a bit tight and offers complexity. It reveals notes of fleshy wild berries, ripe blueberry and fine notes of redcurrant jam, Gariguette strawberry associated with a hint of clay (terroir), mushroom / undergrowth as well as slight hints of tonka bean, Ceylon tea, toasted oak and an imperceptible hint of pepper (after aeration). The mouth is fruity, gourmande, silky, nicely suave, elegant, well-balanced and offers fat, tension a beautiful definition, a nice acid frame, harmony, a nice definition, a nice matter as well as a fine racy minerality. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of Boysenberry and ripe blueberries combined with fine notes of fleshy strawberry, hints of ripe berries as well as subtle touches of toasted oak, dark chocolate, spices and very discreet hints of gray pepper (in the background). Tannins are fine and a bit firm. Good length. The persistence and the aftertaste are slightly powerful and offer fine hints of cocoa, espresso as well as a subtle hint of caramelized oak.