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Really fascinating aromas of ripe fruit with black-truffle, ink and ripe-berry character. Full-bodied with beautifully ripened fruit and a soft, round tannin structure. It’s juicy and fruity at the end.
...bouquet is actually quite articulate and expressive, with a fun assembly of cassis, wild cherry and dark plum aromas. The finish is a little thin and dry, owning those shortcomings to the hot and dry vintage, but the wine does fill out nicely over the palate nonetheless.
...pretty, but also quite delicate and ethereal. Crushed flowers, spice, mint, tobacco and orange peel are nicely lifted throughout.
Iron, black tea and cherry on the nose with just a suggestion of shoe polish...voluminous on the palate with a rich layer of fine, polished tannins. Very long and with lots of juice and fine polished tannic grip. Generous, without being heavy or sweet.