Château Petit Val 2021 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and reveals some power, concentration, elegance, purity and a fine chalkiness. There are notes of wild blackcurrant, blackberry and, more lightly, ripe berries combined with touches of black pepper, lily/peony as well as fine graphite, a discreet hint of toasted almond and a very discreet hint of Madagascar pepper. The palate is fruity and offers minerality, freshness, good definition, juiciness, an acidic backbone and light suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, purple plum and more slightly fresh/juicy raspberry combined with hints of lily, blackberry, graphite as well as discreet hints of fresh liquorice stick and a subtle hint of toasted almond. Good length. The tannins are supple and well managed.