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Intense dark fruit and floral aromas are given depth by hints of licorice and bitter herbs. Brighter on the palate, offering potent red and dark berry flavors and a touch of cherry skin. Smooths out with air, picking up a smoky note and finishing with firm but harmonious tannins and excellent persistence.
...knockout, traditional wine that offers up wildly perfumed aromas of peppercorns, saddle leather, wild herbs, and roasted meats (among other traditional southern Rhone styled aromas) to go with a medium to full-bodied, structured palate...excellent richness and concentration, chewy tannin, and plenty of length.
Interesting, unusual mineral nose. High toned and racy. Mulberry fruit, some Christmas spices and quite glamorous. Fades a little fast though the start is very impressive.