Château Petit Soutard 2018 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Grand Cru Classé

The nose is fruity and offers gourmandize as well as a beautiful gourmand/flattery fruit. It reveals notes of pulpy/fleshy blackberry, pulpy/juicy blueberry, small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of fleshy cherry, lily as well as discreet hints of liquorice and a subtle hint of vanilla pod. The palate is fruity, fresh and offers gourmandize, a pulpy side, a beautiful fresh/finely acidulous frame and a fine salinity (in the background). On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy/fresh blueberry, pulpy/juicy cassis, small notes of lily associated with touches of crushed strawberry, crushed redcurrant, pulpy/gourmand quetsche plum as well as hints of liquorice stick, vanilla pod, discreet hints of lilac, toasted and toasted hazelnut. Good length. Tannins are precise and racy. Persistence and length.