Château Le Chemin 2018 – Pomerol 

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers generosity, freshness as well as a fine concentration and precision. It reveals notes of juicy blackberry, small bright black fruits, small notes of juicy blueberry associated with touches of crushed strawberry, Sichuan pepper, a racy minerality/incense, cocoa as well as fine hints of flowers and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, slightly tight and offers minerality, a beautiful freshness, a good definition, gourmandize as well as tension, a small concentration, precision, a bright/fresh fruit, a fine straightness, energy and a fine grain. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy blackberry, pulpy/acidulous cassis, small notes of fresh/acidulous blueberry associated with touches of small juicy/ripe red berries, violet, dark chocolate as well as fine hints of camphir, crushed almond, toasted, a subtle hint of hazelnut and incense. A very discreet hint of toasted/caramelized oak and bitterness of the cocoa on the finish/persistence. Good length. A wine finely tight right now but will open with time. A precise, fresh wine offering a beautiful fruit.