Opens with broody black fruits, menthol and anise notes with a core of cassis, blueberries and mulberries plus a touch of cedar chest. The medium-bodied mouth is firm and chewy with a good core of muscular fruit and a long, earthy finish.
Fleshy for the vintage, with good plum and dark currant fruit lined with ample tobacco, warm paving stone, bay leaf and alder notes on the slightly dusty finish.
Garnet hue. Elegant, perfumed nose with red and dark fruit and toasted notes to the fore. Palate fine, fresh and poised... ...Tannins fine and overall good balance. Classic in its way.