Château Sansonnet 2017 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Grand Cru Classé

The nose is elegant, racy and offers a beautiful grain and complexity. It reveals notes of cassis, raspberry and small notes of blackberry associated with small touches of violet, graphite, violet plum as well as hints of toasted, tonka bean and an imperceptible hint of pepper. The palate is fruity, mineral, juicy, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, an acidulous/fresh frame as well as a fine richness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of ripe/juicy cassis, ripe/juicy blackberry and small notes of raspberry associated with fine touches of violet, violet plum/blueberry as well as very fine hints of tonka bean, toasted, chocolate and a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A very discreet hint of coffee on the finish. Good length.