Les Forts de Latour 2017 – Pauillac

The nose is elegant and offers delicacy, a beautiful finesse of the grain as well as deepness and a small concentration. It reveals notes of ripe blackberry, raspberry, small notes of crushed strawberry associated with touches of violet, cornflower, small blue fruits as well as hints of Cuben pepper, cherry/cherry flowers, gravels (terroir), very discreet hints of nutmeg and cardamom. The palate is fruity, elegant and offers a beautiful definition, precision, a beautiful finesse of the grain, a beautiful structure, a beautiful guideline, delicacy, freshness as well as a fine acidulous frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy raspberry, small red berries and small notes of violet associated a touch of juicy blackberry as well as a hint of juicy/fresh strawberry, sweet spices, nutmeg and a discreet hint of toasted/caramelization. Tannins are elegant and well-build. A very discreet hint of chocolate and sapidity on the finish.