Château La Brande 2018 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is fruity and offers freshness, power as well as a good finesse of the grain. It reveals notes of fresh wild cassis, blackberry, small notes of fresh rose, fresh violet associated with fine touches of spices, a discreet hint of grey pepper associated with discreet hints of crushed tonka bean and an imperceptible vanilla hint. The palate is well-balanced, beautifully fresh and offers a beautiful suavity, minerality, a small tension as well as suppleness, roundness and a beautiful fresh/juicy/finely crunchy fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/Fresh blackberry, fresh cassis, small notes of violet associated with touches of plum as well as fine hints of rose/lilac, tonka bean and discreet hints of vanilla. Good length. Tannins are well-built, elegant and very finely chewy.