Château Plaisance – Réserve de Famille 2012 – Montagne Saint-Emilion

The nose offers power, a fine intensity and a fine richness. It reveals notes of blackberry, graphite and small notes of strawberry/crushed raspberry associated with small touches of underwood, tea, a discreet hint of crushed blueberry as well as very discreet hints of chocolate/toasted. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers freshness, an acidulous frame, a small tension, a racy minerality as well as a fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy cassis, juicy/fleshy blackberry and small notes of wild raspberry associated with a fine touch of flowers, hints of underwood, tonka bean, nutmeg, liquorice and spices. Tannins are well-built. Good length.