Château Arnauld 2018 – Haut-Médoc

The nose is fruity and offers a small concentration as well as a small power. It reveals notes of crushed cassis, pulpy blackberryand small notes of crushed violet plum associated with touches of strawberry as well as hints of violet, liquorice and a subtle hint of caramelization. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, gourmandize as well as a small tension, a fine freshness and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, crushed cassis and small notes of violet associated with touches of liquorice, strawberry, bright redcurrant as well as hints of lily, liquorice stick chocolate and a subtle hint of caramelization. Tannins are precise and well-built. A fine persistence on notes of hazelnut. Good length.