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...generous richness of the vintage while restraining it with fine tannins and pure black-currant acidity.
Blackberry with white-pepper and some tile undertones on the nose...full-bodied...chewy tannins yet so beautifully polished and composed. Lingering finish.
Pure black and blue fruits, spring flowers, violets, and cedarwood notes...medium to full-bodied, elegant and nicely focused on the palate, with a solid sense of freshness and purity. With moderate tannins, terrific overall balance, and outstanding length, it's a beautiful wine.
Very bright up front, with lots of floral lift leading the way while the core of warmed cassis and steeped plum tags along behind. Smoldering feel on the finish, with dark tea and sandalwood accents filling in.
...sings of black raspberries, kirsch and fresh red and black currants, followed by hints of powdered cinnamon, lilacs and bouquet garni...medium-bodied palate is delicately played with bags of freshness and a soft texture framing the red berry and spicy layers, finishing with an herbal lift.
...understated and elegant bouquet, presenting those same blackberry and cedar notes...palate is medium-bodied with fine tannins...plenty of freshness on the finish.
Intense, savoury nose. Composed and mouth-filling with a dry end but lots of purple fruit (elderberry?) on the way there. Clean and cool.