Château Tour Maillet 2017 – Pomerol

The nose is aromatic and offers gourmandize a fine concentration as well as a very fine unctuosity. It reveals notes of vanilla, blackberry and caramelization associated with small notes of strawberry, crushed cassis as well as a very discreet hint of Sichuan pepper (in the background). The palate is fruity, well-balanced, very slightly tight, well-built, gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine acid frame, a fine juiciness, straightness, precision, a fine straightness as well as very fine unctuosity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crushed blackberry, vanilla, caramelized oak associated with small/fine touches of strawberry, fresh raspberry, racy minerality as well as fine touches of chocolate and caramelized oak. Tannins are fine, straight and very slightly firm. Good persistence on the fruit. There are fine touches of caramelization and fresh nut on the finish/persistence.