Château Haut-Tellas – Fûts de Chêne 2023 – Entre-Deux-Mers Blanc

(organic) The first nose expresses notes of ripe stone fruits (yellow peach, apricot), roasted yellow apple, juicy pineapple, a gourmet touch of lemon cream and orange sabayon, yellow lemon zest, grapefruit, as well as a lactic hint (apricot yogurt, butter) and vanilla, associated with fresh notes of green apple, apple blossom, green pear and grapefruit juice, which appears in the second nose . The palate has a gourmand and slightly spicy attack. It expresses notes of fresh green apple, lemon, grapefruit, green pear, vanilla, fresh apricot, apricot yogurt, juicy pineapple, yellow peach and fresh hazelnut in the background, associated with notes of lime, acacia and honey. The finish is quite persistent and refreshing, with slightly bitter notes of lime zest and grapefruit, candied orange (in the background), honey, apple blossom, as well as dried apple skin, vanilla and nutmeg in the background. Beautiful refreshing acidity and a tannic touch of fruit skin on the finish.