Château Bouty 2020 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux 

The nose is fruity and offers a fine power, a fine concentration. It reveals notes of wild cassis, blackberry, small notes of small fruits associated with fine touches of Sichuan pepper, small wild red fruits as well as a discreet hint of clove and an imperceptible varietal hints/flower. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a small freshness, a fine tension, precision and a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, raspberry, small notes of small juicy red fruits associated with touches of violet, lily as well as fine hints of black tea/bergamot, toasted, clove, a discreet hints of racy minerality and spices. Good length. Tannins are finely soft.