Château Lamartine, Cuvée 70 ares (Malbec) 2024 – Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

The nose is velvety, textured, but a little closed. It expresses notes of morello cherry, black plum, blackberry, blackcurrant), a mineral touch (dry gravel, limestone), toasted and slightly smoky, with notes of chocolate and toasted hazelnut, a roasted hint (roasted coriander seeds, roasted herbs), an airy floral side. The palate offers an enveloping and velvety texture, with notes of morello cherry, black plum, blackberry, a roasted touch (roasted coriander seeds, roasted herbs), a hint of chocolate, toasted hazelnut and a good bitterness on the persistence. The tannins are fine, well structured, tight on the persistence. The acidity is fresh and salivating, with a hint of menthol on the persistence and a beautiful structure. A closed but structured wine.