Les Hauts de Smith 2019 – Pessac-Léognan

The nose is elegant and offers power. It reveals notes of wild blackberry, small pulpy blue fruits, small notes of violet associated with touches of black/cuben pepper, nutmeg as well as discreet hints of caramelization. The palate is elegant, racy, finely tight and offers an acidulous frame, a small suavity, tension as well as power and gourmandize. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/ripe cassis, pulpy blackberry, small notes of small pulpy blue fruits associated with touches of pulpy wild raspberry, iris, a racy minerality, chocolate, caramelization as well as discreet hints of grey pepper, graphite and toasted. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A beautiful gourmandize and a fine chew on the finish/persistence.