Petit Cheval 2017 – Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

The nose is elegant, aromatic and offers power, a fine freshness as well as a very discreet varietal hint. It reveals notes of ripe cassis, Boysen berry and small notes of red fruits associated with discreet hints of plum, a subtle varietal hint, lily, very discreet hints of plum as well as a very discreet hint of chocolate and almond. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, an acidulous frame, precision, tension, a fine grain as well as a good structure. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy/juicy cassis, crunchy/juicy blackberry and small notes of juicy/ripe/fresh blueberry, dark chocolate/tonka bean and very discreet hints of cornflower. Tannins are elegant and well-built. A very fine firmness on the finish. Good length.