Château Haut de la Bécade 2022 – Pauillac

The nose is racy, with a certain racy power and a lovely gravelly side. It reveals notes of fresh/juicy wild cassis, bigarreau cherry small notes of dry gravel, associated with touches of small wild red berries, as well as a hint of fresh blueberry and discreet hints of blond tobacco. The palate is nicely mineral, fresh, with tension and juicy/fresh fruit. It expresses notes of fresh blackberry, juicy/fresh cassis small notes of small red berries, associated with touches of tobacco, camphor and gravel, as well as hints of floral, small, dense/juicy fruits, discreet hints of coffee, roasting and cardamom. Tannins are discreetly mellow and « frank ». A hint of roasting in the background.