Château du Cartillon 2024 – Haut-Médoc

The nose is gourmand, with notes of vanilla at the opening and a touch of cherry jam. It also expresses notes of juicy, ripe, sweet fruit (morello cherry, black plum, red plum, wild strawberry, raspberry coulis), as well as a distinct, but delicate spiciness (white pepper, liquorice, nutmeg), a touch of toast (toasted wood, coffee, smoke, toasted hazelnut). The palate offers a toasted, smoky, slightly bitter attack (flavors of coffee and cocoa). The mid-palate is fruity (morello cherry, black plum, red plum, strawberry, raspberry), with a slight bitterness of bird cherry. The tannins are melted and powdery. Beautiful salivating acidity, gourmandize and persistence on the finish.