La Clef de Voûte 2016 – Saint-Emilion

The nose is fruity and offers a slight intensity. It reveals notes of fleshy blackberry, fleshy cassis and small notes of raspberry, sour cherry associated with small / fine touches of flowers as well as discreet hints of sweet spices / licorice and a discreet hint of Cuben pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, gourmandise, roundness, suavity, a good freshness as well as an acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy cassis, juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy raspberry, crushed / acidulous red berries associated with slight / discreet touches of flowers / licorice as well as a very discreet hint of vanilla and an imperceptible hint of chocolate (in the background). Tannins are fine and very slightly tight.