Château Gracia 2017 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fresh, concentrated and slightly tight. It reveals notes of cassis, blackberry and bulb associated with touches of gray pepper as well as fine touches of tobacco/nutmeg and subtle hints of fresh iris. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral, well-balanced, racy, slightly tight and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame, juiciness, a fine unctuosity, gourmandize, a good structure, a beautiful acidity as well as a beautiful grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/ripe cassis and fresh wild blackberry associated with small touches of ripe berries, crushed red berries, rose as well as subtle touches of liquorice, sweet spices and a hint of fresh almond on the aftertaste.