Château St Estèphe 2019 – Saint-Estèphe 

The nose is fruity, slightly tight and offers a small concentration, a fine peppery side. It reveals notes of wild cassis, small wild fruits, small notes of wild raspberry associated with touches of crushed strawberry, cornflower/violet as well as a hint of black pepper and very fine hints of toasted/vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a mineral frame, fluidity, a fine suavity and a fine fat. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy cassis, juicy raspberry, small notes of wild berries associated with fine touches of cornflower, caramelization, chocolate as well as very fine hints of vanilla and a subtle hint of nutmeg (in the background). A very discreet hint of mild tobacco on the persistence.