Château Haut-Brisson 2010 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is gourmand, discreetly tight and offers a small power, a small richness as well as a certain deepness and a fine freshness. It reveals notes of wild cassis, small crushed black berries, small notes of small crushed blue fruits associated with fine touches of violet, cornflower, discreet hints of liquorice, chocolate as well as discreet hints of underwood/mushroom. The palate is fresh, fruity, elegant, gourmand and offers a beautiful definition, precision as well as tension and a beautiful freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy small blue berries, juicy blackberry, small notes of raspberry, crunchy/juicy strawberry as well as fine hints of dry violet, liquorice stick, violet/crunchy plum, very discreet hints of chocolate, liquorice, cardamom and discreet hints summe truffle/caramelization/brioche. Good length. Tannins are structuring.