St Supéry – Merlot 2019 Rutherford – Napa Valley

The nose is fruity, fresh, linear and deep and offers a lovely infusion side. It reveals notes of ripe wild cassis, concentrated black berries and small notes of violet, associated with touches of violet, cornflower, as well as fine hints of graphene and subtle hints of spices. The palate is well-built, supple, juicy and acidulous and offers good energy, a tangy frame, tension and precision. In mouth this wine expresses notes of deep cassis, small dense, juicy black berries, and small notes of mocha, associated with touches of sense of the place / warm local grove, as well as discreet hints of crushed strawberry, small roasted-elegant/brilliant red fruits, fine hints of violet, tonka bean, toasted, and a hint of toasted almond. Good length. Nicely textured, dense, deep and well-balanced. A wine well-built and offers good acidity and gourmandise. Tannins are mellow and gourmand.