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...phenomenally intense in aroma and implosively-concentrated on the palate, featuring bitter-sweet blackberry and cassis, iodine, pungent herbal extractions, beef bouillon, and soy. Tenaciously-gripping in the manner of the Charmes...
This rich red has a firm edge, both mineral and tannic, escorting the black cherry, tobacco and spice flavors. The purity of flavor and structure dovetails on the finish, which echoes sweet fruit and spice.
The nose began with musky black raspberry and sexy oak but showed more Chambolle-like red fruits and spices with extended aeration. Sweet and velvety in the mouth, with wild gamey flavors, a mouthfilling texture and powerful underlying...