ITEM 10407706 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased upon release
Deep and brooding aromas of blackberry compote, blackcurrants, mocha and dried herbs. The palate is full-bodied with fine tannins and a generous mouthfeel that is finely integrated, showing layers of mocha, blackcurrants, blood plums, cassis and cured meat.
...Laced with dark-toned fruit, grilled herbs, menthol, spice, leather and tobacco...quite savory and on the delicate side...balance is impeccable.
...wood-derived notes, adding vanilla, brown sugar and cinnamon scents to a base of cassis fruit. In the mouth, this full-bodied effort is supple and chocolaty, with mocha and caramel notes joining fine-grained tannins on the finish.
...outstanding, with plenty of classic cassis and darker currant-like fruits as well as some chocolaty oak, graphite, and scorched earth notes...medium-bodied, has a nicely balanced, enjoyable mouthfeel, ripe tannins, and a great finish...this brings a solid sense of elegance, purity, and finesse...