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...opening with sensuous scents of warm black cherries, blackberry pie, star anise and fragrant lilacs with hints of chocolate box, cigar box and pencil lead plus wafts of truffles and crushed rocks. Medium to full-bodied, rich and seductive, it completely fills the palate with perfumed black berry preserves and superbly plush tannins, finishing epically long and beautifully layered.
...flat out stunning... Rich, ample and explosive...possesses tremendous energy and tension to play off the wine's dark, rich fruit...extraordinary balance...pulsing with energy. Hints of lavender, spice, menthol and crème de cassis...stands out for its feel and exceptional harmony...
Quite ripe, with lush waves of cassis, cherry preserve and raspberry puree flavors gliding through in...maintaining definition and cut along the way as bramble, tar and melted licorice snap notes slowly emerge throughout. The finish features an intense echo of pastis and sweet tobacco, showing serious latent grip.
The blackcurrant and blueberry aromas are lifted and beautiful. Lots of flowers, too, together with some mushroom and dried-flower undertones. Full-bodied with firm and very silky tannins giving a lovely texture. Bright acidity lifts the finish and gives it drive and force.
This hugely dense wine is complex and full of juicy, succulent, smoky Cabernet Sauvignon. The tannins are at the service of the fruits...
...offers full-bodied richness and depth, with a classic perfume of cassis, black currants, cold fireplace, wood smoke, and tobacco. Deep, nicely concentrated, seamless, and, again, incredibly elegant...
... Sweet and rather glorious. Pure pleasure and with both potential and current enjoyment...