Domaine du Clos des Poulettes – Les Vaucrains 2018 – Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru

The nose is aromatic, flowery, elegant, racy and offers complexity. It reveals notes of violet, lily/pistil, small notes of blackberry associated with touches of crushed strawberry, crushed cassis as well as fine hints of cardamom, tonka bean, discreet hints of mild tobacco and a subtle hint of Badiane. The palate is fresh, mineral, well-balanced and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a fine tension, precision as well as gourmandize, a small fleshiness, suavity, a beautiful definition and a certain straightness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy cassis, juicy/fresh blackberry, small notes of strawberry associated with a touch of cherry, liquorice, fine touches of caramelization as well as hints of cherry blossom, a racy minerality and a discreet hint of camphor/mild tobacco. Good length. Tannins are precise, straight and well-built. Sapidity and gourmandize on the finish/persistence.