Noaillac – Prestige 2018 – Médoc

The nose is elegant and offers complexity, a small richness, a fine grain as well as intensity. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry associated with touches of violet, liquorice stick, toasted oak as well as hints of caramelization, crushed violet plum, a discreet hint of saffron, tea and hazelnut. The palate is fruity, well-balanced and offers a juicy/mineral frame, a good definition, a beautiful richness, gourmandize, tension as well as freshness and roundness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of fleshy cassis, crushed strawberry and small notes of pulpy raspberry associated with touches of small pulpy blue fruits as well as hints of violet, toasted, hazelnut, cardamom, a discreet hint of tea and a subtle hint of chocolate. Tannins are racy, elegant and finely firm.