An exquisite perfume of underbrush, charcoal, kirsch, spice box, chocolate, and espresso soars from the glass of this full-bodied claret.
There's loads of blackberry, vanilla bean and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, with supervelvety tannins and a long finish. This is polished, refined and harmonious.
Kirsch, minerals and mocha on the nose. Smooth and fine-grained; ripe but quite dry, with lovely clarity and intensity of flavor. Finishes with firm tannic spine and good length.
Oaky spice at first, slightly peppery. Then dense fine minerally - almost savoury - richness on the palate. Firm, sweet tannins. Rounded but still lovely and fresh. Plenty of life and a long life ahead.