La Dame de Bouard 2016

(60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon)

The nose is fruity, powerful and offers a fine tension. It reveals notes of red fruits (strawberry, crushed raspberry), slight notes of ripe /juicy cassis and fresh flowers combined with a hint of oak and a discreet toasted hint as well as a very discreet hint of spices / nutmeg. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, silky and offers a nice , a fine unctuosity, freshness and a nice density. On the palate, this wine expresses notes of ripe / juicy blackberry, cassis and fresh / ripe raspberry, flowers associated with hints of chocolate, toasted oak, fresh blueberry and a discreet hint of sweet spices / vanilla. Tannins are fine and well-buil. Good length. There is a very discreet hint of dark chocolate on the persistence as well as a subtle salinity on the mid / end palate.