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One of the stars of the vintage, exceptionally beautiful & vivid... Super-ripe dark cherry, plum... tons of opulence, intensity and richness. Dried flowers, tobacco, menthol, licorice & smoke wrap around the huge, baritone-inflected finish.
...adorned with wild strawberry, bilberry, tobacco and again just that hint of menthol in the background. The palate is very fresh and taut on the entry. The acidity is very nicely pitched and there is a touch of marmalade & blood orange...
Loaded with warm tar, singed juniper, plum reduction & cassis notes are perfectly melded, giving this a remarkably supple edge. The finish lets tobacco, bay leaf & incense accents glide in... lovely mouthfeel & superior refinement overall.