Château Apogée 2018 – Lalande-de-Pomerol

The nose is fruity and offers a fine intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy cassis and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of juicy strawberry associated with fine hints of Bourbon vanilla and liquorice. The palate is fresh, fruity, well-balanced, precise and offers juiciness, a good definition, tension, straightness, a finely tight structure as well as concentration. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/fresh blackberry, fleshy/fresh cassis and small notes of cornflower, violet associated with small touches of fleshy blue fruits, fleshy/fresh raspberry as well as subtle hints of liquorice stick, sugared mild tobacco and very fine hints of sweet spices. Tannins are well-built. There are hints of vanilla and caramelized almond on the persistence.