Château de Carles – Haut-Carles 2018 – Fronsac

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a small concentration, power as well as a certain intensity. It reveals notes of Boysen berry, pulpy/fleshy plum, small notes of violet associated with touches of small creamy wild black berries associated with fine touches of tonka bean/cocoa as well as fine hints of cuben pepper, caramelization and a subtle hint of nutmeg. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a small richness as well as a fine unctuosity, freshness, a small minerality, a beautiful acidulous frame and a fine straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of creamy cassis, fleshy/juicy blackberry, small notes of small juicy/acidulous red berries associated with touches of crushed strawberry as well as fine hints of cornflower, fresh lily, very fine hints of chocolate, caramelization, tonka bean a subtle hint of toasted hazelnut and a discreet hint of vanilla. Good length. Tannins are well-built and structuring.