Helios – Corison – Subasquette Valley – Cabernet Franc 2014 – St. Helena – Napa Valley

The nose is aromatic, fruity and offers a slight concentration as well as a slight freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, blueberry and discreet hints of cornflower associated with slight touches of tonka bean and discreet toasted hints. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautifyl minerality, a nice fresh frame, suavity/ gourmandise, a good definition, a beautiful freshness, a beautiful juiciness, a slight depthness as well as a slight tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy boysenberry and blueberry associated with slight / discreet toasted oak, flowers, blue fruits as well as a subtle hint of Bourbon vanilla, spices and tonka bean. Tannins are fine, slightly firm and well-built. Good length.