Château du Cray 2022 – Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

The wine has a pale ruby color. The nose is reserved, but expresses itself better after aeration. It expresses notes of juicy red cherry, morello cherry, wild strawberry, raspberry, red currant jelly, combined with a delicate spiciness (nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice), a touch of torrefaction (toasted hazelnut). , a hint of cocoa), dried rose and lily, as well as a hint of fresh tobacco and dried mint. The palate is structured, a little tight, but juicy and fruity, with distinct spicy and woody notes (as well as a smoky and meaty touch in the background). It expresses in particular the flavors of juicy red cherry, dried red cherry, crushed blueberry, toast, smoke and sweet spices (nutmeg, white pepper, liquorice), as well as dried rose and lily in the background. The tannins are tight, grippy, but softened by the fruity juiciness on the finish as well as a salivating acidity.