Château les Armes de Brandeau 2020 – Castillon Côtes-de-Bordeaux 

The nose offers a small concentration, a slightly tight fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, cassis, violet associated with touches of small wild black fruits as well as hints of grey pepper, fine hints of violet, zan, a hint of nutmeg and clove. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, suavity, a small powdery side, concentration as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, small wild black berries, small notes of cardamom associated with touches of wild raspberry, cardamom, mocha as well as fine hints of tobacco, clove, violet, fine hints of spices and a discreet hint of pepper. Good length. Tannins are precise and finely soft. A small bitter on the finish/persistence. A persistence on notes of cocoa/mocha. A good work on the bitter on the finish.