Château La Tour de By 2017 – Médoc

The nose offers power, a fine grain and intensity. It reveals notes of strawberry, blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with small touches of violet, crushed cassis as well as fine hints of spices, Sichuan pepper, cardamom and an imperceptible hint of mild tobacco. The mouth is fruity, well-balanced and offers a fine juiciness as well as a juicy/finely acidulous frame. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry, juicy raspberry and small notes of juicy cassis associated with fine touches of violet/iris as well as very fine hints of nutmeg and a very discreet hint of spices/pepper. Good length. Tannins are well-built.