François Hersard, Coteaux de la Gardiere, Franc Soi 2022 – Saint – Nicolas de Bourgeuil

The wine has a ruby color of medium intensity. The nose is fruity and delicious, with a slight sweetness: it expresses the aromas of wild strawberries, raspberry coulis, crushed blueberries, a touch of morello cherry and crème de cassis, combined with notes of violet, peony and with a very light touch of mint syrup. The mouth is open, silky and savoury, not very tannic (the tannins have a very fine texture). We find the flavors of red cherry jam, morello cherry, crushed blueberry, wild strawberry and raspberry, complemented by delicate herbaceous touches (blackcurrant leaf in the background) and floral (violet, dried rose petals, peony in the background / bottom). The finish is rather persistent and expresses the tannic structure a bit more than the mid-palate, as well as a delicate bitterness, but remains juicy, gourmand and fruity. Beautiful fresh and pleasant acidity. An accessible and pleasant wine.