Pétrus 2023 – Pomerol

A lovely elegant nose, fresh, deep, precise, aromatic, chiseled with a lovely roasted-juicy side, intensity, depth, concentration, tension. It expresses notes of bright blackberry, Punjab pepper, dense/deep berries, a lovely graphite side, lovely minerality, notes of roasted-juicy bigarreau cherry, bright/shiny blue berries and more lightly – graphite associated with touches of pepper, lily, sage, pulpy blueberry, salinity and an almost aniseed hint. Very nice breadth of the aromatic palette, complexity. The palate is nicely mineral, fruity, fresh, elegant, all in accuracy, delicacy and freshness, a slight crunch, nice energy, tension and accuracy, a nice and delicate enveloping despite the power/concentration, matter. The palate expresses notes of juicy/pulpy blackberry, juicy-roasted bigarreau cherry and more lightly – small blue fruits associated with touches of graphite, toast, chocolate, caramelization, camphor, Piedmont hazelnut, nutmeg and a saline side. Lovely chalky tannins. Beautiful power in accuracy. A nice little chew on the finish/persistence. Easy to access but can easily miss its complexity. Beautifully fresh, juicy and gourmand.