Château La Serre, Grand Cru Classé St Emilion 2023

Deep purple with gorgeous fresh bramble fruit on the nose, not leafy but ripe, with a lightly wild touch, lovely black skinned fruit too, black plums. Densely fruited on the palate with rich black skinned fruits, black berries, bramble fruit, floral too, violets and red flowers, more black than red, ripe and smooth but then with lovely velvety tannins in support, nice acidity and long, silky finish. The Cabernet Franc really supports the Merlot here and makes for a fresh and intense La Serre. Drink 2029 - 2040