Estimate
...lots of ripe cherry and blackberry fruit, subtle floral and crushed rock, medium to full body, and a beautifully seamless, silky, layered style. As always, it shines for its incredible purity and elegance.
Ripe, focused and pure, with a lovely caressing mouthfeel to the mix of cassis, plum and black cherry puree flavors that cruise through. Light tobacco and iron notes chime in the background as the finish is sneaky long in this refined and balanced wine.
It is elegant, developing well in its balance of tannins and maturing fruits. The dry core is destined to soften into a smooth final texture.
...aromas of spices, graphite, plum, dark berries and a touch of licorice. Medium to full-bodied on the palate, this wine is perfectly balanced with powdery tannins, tension, supple texture and a long, lingering finish.
Dark cherry, chocolate and spice are pushed forward, and an aromatic lift from the Cabernet Franc appears on the midpalate and finish.
Bright and zesty with fragrant, berry-fruit notes on the nose, the palate fresh and invigorating. Juicy fruit and finely honed tannins. Good length and persistence.