Domaine Steinmaier – Clos de la Baraude 2016 – Givry 1er Cru

The nose is racy, slightly tight, slightly powerful and offers elegance, a slight depthness, a fine concentration as well as a slightstraightness. It reveals notes of boysenberrie, black cherry and red fruits (cherry, red berries) associated with touches of racy minerality, slight touches of plum / cassis bud as well as discreet touches of spices / Zan and woody. The palate is fruity, mineral, well-balanced, racy, elegant, silky, straight, precise and offers a slight juiciness, a slight acid frame, a good definition, freshness as well as tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of redcurrant, cherry and black cherry associated with touches of cassis, cassis bud as well as slight touches of wood, flowers, spices and a very discreet touch of toasted wood / sweet spices (in the background). Tannins are fine and slightly chewy.