Clos Marsalette 2018 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is fruity, fresh and offers a small power as well as concentration. It revealsnotes of cassis and ripe berries associated with touches of fresh flowers, fresh red fruits, varietals as well as very discreet hints of liquorice stick. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a good definition,juiciness, power, precision, freshness, finesse/tension, a good structure as well as a fine suavity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of chocolate, blackberry and small notes of strawberry associated with fine touches of cassis bud as well as very fine varietal hints, toasted on the finish. Tannins are well-built. There are hints of cocoa on the finish/persistence. There is an imperceptible hint of cocoa and coffee on the persistence.