Château Paveil de Luze 2024 – Margaux

The nose is fragrant, floral (violet, peony, iris), with elegant notes of spices (liquorice, star anise, nutmeg, crushed cardamom, a hint of vanilla), a fine sappy hint (sap, pine needles), notes of cocoa nibs, tangy dark chocolate, coffee in the background, toasted wood, toasted hazelnut. The fruits are delicate and ripe, slightly tangy (blackcurrant, black plum, blackberry, morello cherry, red cherry, strawberry, sweet raspberry). The palate offers a good bitterness of chocolate, coffee and toast (toasted almond, toasted wood) on the attack, enveloping and concentrated fruits (blackcurrant, black plum, blackberry, morello cherry, red cherry, strawberry, sweet raspberry), associated with spicy notes (liquorice, vanilla, cardamom, star anise) and cocoa nibs in the middle, as well as a delicate floral side (peony, violet). The tannins are lacy, elegant, polished. Good acidity, good length, elegance and delicacy on the finish with notes of fresh black plum and morello cherry.