ITEM 10417414 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail
...delivers wonderfully intense scents of blackberry pie, cassis and Morello cherries, plus suggestions of dark chocolate, fruitcake and Chinese five spice. The full-bodied palate is bursting with black fruits, supported by a solid frame of ripe, grainy tannins and plenty of freshness, finishing long and spicy.
Plenty of currant and cherry aromas with flowers here. Vivid and full-bodied with polished, velvety tannins and a fresh finish. Shows tension and focus.
Showing solid notes of bay leaf, bouquet garni, and some sappy, medicinal herb nuances, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, good mid-palate depth, and outstanding length.