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A dark and broody bouquet, and yet it is well defined ...The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, the acidity well judged leading to a structured, quite masculine, almost Pommard-like finish that has good sustain.
This starts out with pretty cherry, currant and cranberry flavors, backed by tart acidity. Turns dusty, with severe tannins that became better integrated with aeration. The finish is long
Scented aromas of black cherry, licorice, crushed stone, rose petal and sweet oak. Silky on entry, then juicy and sharply focused in the middle, showing a captivating light touch to its pungent red fruit, mineral and spice flavors.
The sense of refinement is palpable on the mineral-driven medium weight flavors where the supporting tannins are ripe and only borderline austere, all wrapped in a notably firm finish that delivers stunningly good length.