Château Haut-Bana 2017 – Médoc, Cru Bourgeois

The nose is well-balanced and offers a fine power, intensity and a fine grain. It reveals notes of blackberry, raspberry and small notes of violet associated with fine touches of juicy cherry, juicy violet plum as well as very fine hints of sweet spices, Sichuan pepper and a discreet varietal hint. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/slightly acidulous frame, a good definition, suavity as well as minerality. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy/crunchy cherry and small notes of small berries associated with fine hints of cassis, violet, green cardamom and a hint of tonka bean. Good length. Tannins are well-built.