Estimate
...profoundly scented of crushed blackcurrants, warm blueberries, plum preserves, Black Forest cake and charcoal with nuances of unsmoked cigars, forest floor, truffles and star anise plus wafts of violets and stewed tea. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is super intense and yet wonderfully graceful, featuring a beautiful frame of very fine-grained, very firm tannins and bold freshness supporting layer upon layer of black fruit and earthy flavors, finishing with epic length and depth...
...huge, thrillingly rich bouquet of crème de cassis, espresso roast, lead pencil shavings, and white chocolate...deep, rich, full-bodied, and beautifully concentrated, yet also pure, elegant, and seamless...
... Brawny, savory and supple in crisp red fruit, it is well integrated and focused, with a freshness to the midpalate and peppery spice on the long finish.
... Beams of tannin add grip to play off the super-ripe concentrated black fruit. Hints of bittersweet chocolate, espresso, new leather, cloves and licorice emerge...