Mas Combarèla – Des Si et des Mi 2019 – Languedoc

The nose is elegant, racy and offers a fine intensity as well as a small concentration. It reveals notes of crushed cherry, pulpy raspberry, small notes of violet associated with small touches of pulpy/crushed cassis as well as fine hints of liquorice stick, fresh tobacco, fine hints of local copse, hazelnut, a hint of cardamom and a very discreet hint of vanilla. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, mineral and offers an acidulous frame, juiciness, a small tension, suavity, finesse as well as gourmandize and a melodious side. On the palate this wine expresses notes of juicy/fleshy cherry, blackberry, small notes of juicy cassis associated with small touches of violet, blueberry as well as fine hints of cherry blossom, local copse, tobacco, discreet hints of caramelization, toasted and hazelnut. Good length. Tannins are precise, well-built and finely chewy.