Château de Carles Haut-Carles 2022 – Fronsac

The nose is spicy and offers concentration. It expresses notes of wild blackcurrant, blackberry and, more slightly, violet associated with fine touches of balsamic, small crushed fruits, pepper and a discreet hint of fresh grove/fresh varietal. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, smoothness, accuracy, as well as a mineral frame and a slight creaminess. It expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, violet and more lightly – pulpy/juicy blackcurrant associated with touches of cherry, cherry blossom, as well as hints of tonka bean, noble varietal and a subtle hint of nutmeg and toast.