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...enormous depth of ripe plum, underlined by licorice, earth and savory notes. Very concentrated and focused on the palate, the integration of fruit, body and tannin near-perfect. The lively acidity makes the finish spring over your palate in the most delightful way.
This is solid, with a still-tight core of black cherry and dark plum fruit liberally laced with warm stone, garrigue, tar and alder notes. Plenty grippy, with a smoldering tobacco accent through the finish.
Heady, mineral- and spice-accented aromas of ripe red berries, incense and lavender... Palate-staining raspberry and cherry liqueur, spicecake and floral pastille flavors pick up deeper licorice and cola notes on the back half. Conveys an appealing blend of richness and energy and closes with fine clarity, well-knit tannins and strong, spicy persistence.
...bouquet of red and black currants, peppery garrigue, spring flowers, and rose hips. Already perfumed, complex, and nuanced, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a silky, elegant texture, ripe yet nicely balanced tannins, and a great finish.
Scents of sun-warmed stones, asphalt and black olives... Full-bodied, savory and complex, with flavors of dark, plummy fruit, hints of roasted meat and dried spices, it's supple in feel and long on the finish.