Château Joanin Bécot 2020 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux 

The nose is fruity, elegant and offers richness (in finesse), power (in delicacy), subtility, a certain deepness, a small concentration, a nice finesse of the definition in its richness as well as an aerial side in its power. It reveals notes of fleshy/pulpy raspberry, fleshy/pulpy cassis, small notes of fleshy strawberry associated with touches of violet, saffron, voatsperifery pepper, fine hints of bright blueberry, star anis as well as a discreet hint of chocolate and an imperceptible hint nearly menthol/eucalyptus. The mouth is fruity and offers juiciness, freshness, gourmandize, a nice definition, minerality, richness in finesse, a fine creaminess, pulpiness, an aerial side as well as delicacy in its power. The wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, bright cassis, small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of juicy/pulpy blueberry, small notes of crushed raspberry associated with touches of juicy/pulpy blueberry, hints of violet, lily, lilac, a fine hint of Badiane, dark tea and tonka bean. Presence of a discreet hint of varietal and discreet hints of nearly iodine in the background that augments the sensation of freshness. Good length.