Sarget de Gruaud Larose 2021 – Saint-Julien

The nose is fruity and offers some concentration, racy minerality, fine grain, fine power, velvery and enchanting character. There are notes of pulpy blackcurrant, fresh/pulpy wild blackberry and more slightly fleshy raspberry combined with hints of violet, racy minerality, a discreet hint of liquorice, fresh blond tobacco and a subtle touch of vanilla. The palate is fruity, fresh, mineral and reveals smoothness, harmony, a nice mineral backbone and purity of fruit. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pulpy/juicy raspberry, juicy cherry and more slightly pulpy/fresh blackcurrant combined with hints of violet, lily, racy/iodine minerality as well as delicate hints of bright blue plum, subtle hints of cuben pepper, toastiness and vanilla. The tannins are supple, fresh and smooth.