Château Petit Val 2022 – Saint Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity and offers power, a certain freshness and a fine sappy side in the background. It expresses notes of fresh wild blackcurrant, fresh black pepper and more slightly – torrefaction associated with touches of fairly ripe small red fruits as well as hints of nutmeg and has a discreet hint of fresh blond tobacco. The palate is fruity and offers freshness, minerality, a fresh frame, good definition, smoothness, fat, a certain power and some concentration. It expresses notes of concentrated blackcurrant, pulpy/juicy raspberry and, more slightly, pulpy/fresh blackberry combined with touches of violet, toasted, roasted notes as well as hints of almost aromatic herbs and a subtle hint of mocha. background. The tannins are supple. Good length. Good job on the good bitters. A nice textured side on the palate. Quite a few tannins and a little softness.