Château Côte de Baleau 2021 – Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, racy and offers some minerality and purity. There are notes of blackcurrant, racy minerality and more lightly ripe, fresh wild blackberry combined with delicate hints of fleshy, fresh cherry as well as discreet hints of fresh violet and a fine touch of green cardamom and fresh almond. The palate is fresh, juicy, fine and controlled, revealing good definition, energy and a nice acidic backbone. On the palate this wine expresses juicy, fresh raspberry, tart, ripe red berry and slightly juicy blackcurrant notes combined with hints of violet, peony and fine points of racy minerality, a touch of camphor, green cardamom and a very discreet touch of tonka bean. Good length. The tannins are elegant, well-managed and finely mellow. Harmonious.