Clos du Marquis 2021 – Saint-Julien

The nose is elegant, precise and reveals a fine concentration, a fine relative richness and power. There are notes of pulpy raspberry/ boysenberry and more lightly of pulpy but fresh blackcurrant combined with fine touches of violet, toasted almond, fine graphite, discreet caramelisation and a subtle hint of saltiness. The palate is fruity, juicy and shows a certain silky flesh, gourmandize, silky substance, tension with finesse, a positive bitterness, a certain slight richness, a little airiness in the texture. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of pulpy/fresh blackberry, strawberry and, more slightly, blackcurrant, combined with touches of fresh berries, fresh violet, plum blossom, liquorice and fine hints of toasted almond/caramel. Nice work on the bitter taste and chewiness on the finish/persistence. Good length.