Château Montviel 2024 – Pomerol

(92% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc) Lovely, elegant, fruity nose which offers substance, a certain depth and concentration. There are notes of concentrated boysenberry, concentrated cassis and small notes of blueberry, associated with touches of crushed Gariguette strawberry, fine hints of cornflower, Madagascar pepper, as well as discreet hints of camphor, small juicy-roasted fruits, black tea and a subtle hint of lilac. The palate is nicely juicy, fruity, balanced and offers a tangy frame, energy, minerality, good definition, precision, suppleness, a certain gourmandise, depth and a lovely mid-palate. This wine expresses notes of creamy cassis, bright/brilliant red cherry and small notes of conrflower, combined with touches of Quetsche plum, small bright red berries, as well as fine hints of lilac, lily and chocolate. Superb freshness, acidity, brilliance, silkiness and gourmandise. Lovely silkiness of Cabernet Franc, sweet and caressing. A subtle hint of roasting in the background.