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...gorgeous perfume of Black Forest cake, Morello cherries, baked plums and violets, with nuances of licorice, Indian spices and fertile loam. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has achingly plush tannins and fantastic freshness framing the spicy black fruit and mineral layers, finishing long and so, so fragrant. Wow—just stunning!
Violets, blackcurrants, cloves, tobacco, orange zest and dark chocolate on the nose. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, silky tannins and fresh acidity. Sleek and refined with elegant floral and spice notes on a long finish.
...notes of cassis, black cherries, white truffle, chalky minerality, violets, and tobacco. Playing in the medium to full-bodied end of the spectrum, it has polished tannins, a wonderfully pure, elegant texture, and the balance and class...
Sleek, pure, aromatic and streamlined version, with lovely cassis, cherry puree, violet and mesquite notes... Long finish is carried by chalky minerality. A wine of poise.
...copious black cherries, cassis and violet aromas and hints of vanilla pod and iodine...palate is where this really impresses, because its opulence is effortlessly counterbalanced by a bead of acidity that imparts freshness and tension... Superb.
...pure black currant fruits of this exemplary wine are matched with bright acidity and ripe, solid tannins...impressively rich...
Interesting, well-balanced nose with intrigue and lift. Very fresh on the palate.