Lions de Batailley 2018 – Pauillac

The nose is racy and offers structure, a small concentration, freshness and power. It reveals notes of ripe/fresh wild cassis, small wild berriesand small notes of small red fruits associated with touches of lily, violet as well as hints of zan, tobacco, dry rose and discreet hints of hazelnut. The palate is fruity and offers juiciness, gourmandize, a certain richness (but full of finesse and balance), an almost aerial side in the approach, a fine creamy side, a fine grain, structure and fullness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy blackberry, cassis and small notes of wild raspberry associated with small touches of pulpy/fleshy strawberry, violet, lilac as well as hints of chocolate, toasted almond and a subtle hint of vanilla. A fine chew on the gourmandize on the finish/persistence.