Château Roylland 2017 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is fruity, aromatic and offers a fine density/richness as well as a fine power. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed wild cassis and more slightly small wild red fruits associated with touches of sweet spices, caramelization as well as discreet touches of almond, cardamom, chocolate and a discreet hint of Bourbon vanilla. The palate is fruity, fluid, well-balanced, slightly tight and offers a fine minerality, tension, unctuosity as well as a good freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis and more slightly black cherry, wild berries associated with small touches of zan as well as subtle touches of fresh almond, toasted and a very discreet hint of grilled. Tannins are fine, slightly firm, tight and straight. The finish is acidulous. There is a hint of cocoa and coffee on the finish.