Château Beynat – Cuvée Léonard 2018 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity, racy and offers a small power as well as a fine intensity and deepness. It reveals notes of ripe Boysen berry, fleshy strawberry and small notes of blueberry associated with touches of small bright red fruits as well as fine hints of vanilla pod, nutmeg, chocolate, a fine hint of cuben pepper and spices. The palate is fruity, elegant, generous, gourmand, full of control and offers a fine acidulous frame, a beautiful frame as well as volume. On the palate this wine expresses notes of bright raspberry, blueberry and small notes of pulpy cassis associated with touches of chocolate, lily, cornflower, liquorice stick as well as discreet hints of cardamom, toasted and a very discreet hint of coffee (in the background). Good length. Tannins are precise and structuring.