Mas Champart – Causse du Bousquet 2017 – Saint-Chinian

The nose offers a fine grain, a racy intensity and a small power. It reveals notes of crunchy cassis, juicy wild plum, small notes of small wild red fruits associated with touches of pepper, spices as well as small hints of laurel berries, garrigue and dry tobacco. The palate is fruity, slightly tight and offers juiciness, a small suavity, a fine gourmandize, a fine acidulous frame as well as tension and minerality. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy wild cassis, juicy wild plum, small notes of cherry associated with touches of wild strawberry as well as small hints of laurel berries, spices, Cuben pepper, a racy minerality, small hints of garrigue and a very discreet hint of olive tree. Good length. Very fine hints of mild tobacco and caramelization on the finish/persistence. Tannins are structuring and fine. A subtle saline/sapid hint on the persistence.