Château d’Arcins 2024 – Haut-Médoc

The nose is elegant, juicy, fruity, tangy, enveloping, finely peppered (morello cherry, roasted red cherry, raspberry, strawberry, blackcurrant), white pepper, liquorice, nutmeg, crushed cardamom, vanilla in the background, violet, rose, cherry blossom, fresh hazelnut, toasted wood in the background, cocoa nibs, very floral (especially peony), with a hint of almond, wild mint, fresh and warm pine needles. The palate is gourmand, fresh, juicy, enveloping (with notes of blackcurrant, even crème de cassis, morello cherry, very ripe red cherry, crushed raspberry, wild strawberry), licorice, sweet vanilla, tonka bean, warm pine needles, sweet wild mint, peony, chocolate and coffee in the background. The tannins are tight, powdery, sapid and structured. Beautiful length on the freshness and gourmet fruits.