La Tour de By – Merlot Noir 2018 – Médoc

The nose is fruity, gourmand and offers a small power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of small wild black berries, cassis and small notes of grey pepper associated with touches of roasted as well as fine hints of small blue fruits, zan, mild tobacco and a discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful definition, tension, precision, a small chiseled side, a fine acidulous frame as well as a small aerial side in the approach, a good structure, delicacy and a beautiful freshness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of small wild black berries, juicy/wild cassis and small notes of pulpy raspberry associated with a touch of small bright fruits, sugared mild tobacco and fine hints of vanilla. Good length. Tannins are precise, well-built and very discreetly soft. A very fine chew and a hint of cocoa/bitterness in the finish/persistence.