Estimate
The aromas of stones, oyster shell, blackcurrants and mushrooms are very intense. Full-bodied, dense and powerful with lots of blackberries. Great finish. Super energy and depth. Try in 2022. Fascinating.
This is a major wine. It has enormous tension, structure and a core of dark tannins... also packed with fruit and concentrated blackberry and black-plum flavors. It will age slowly and steadily with its enormous structure and concentration.
...very opulent and outgoing bouquet that dare I say actually reminded me of Mouton-Rothschild. There are layers of blackberry & boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry... with plenty of black fruit laced with cedar & tobacco...
...core of cassis, bitter plum & raspberry coulis flavors is pure & energetic, while extra black tea, iron & singed alder notes fill in steadily through the finish... very focused, streamlined feel overall, yet serious depth for the cellar.