Domaine Sébastien Magnien – Les Echards 2018 – Volnay

The nose is fresh, finely tight, beautifully racy and structured. This wine should be decanted. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy raspberry, small notes of fleshy/juicy strawberry associated with touches of rose, small blue fruits as well as a fine hint of lilac, liquorice and a discreet hint of bergamot (in the background). The palate is fruity, beautifully defined, precise and offers freshness, minerality, a small tension, a small density as well as a certain aromatic purity. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy/juicy blackberry, fleshy/juicy strawberry, small notes of small blue fruits associated with touches of violet, chocolate, rose, a racy minerality as well as a discreet hint of bergamot and a subtle hint of bourbon vanilla pod.  Tannins are precise. A very fine powdered sensation on the finish/persistence. A sapid and appetence finish.