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High-pitched, mineral-accented aromas of blackberry, cherry and olive paste are complemented by an incense note and a strong suggestion of smoky Indian spices. Sappy, pliant and alluringly sweet, offering palate-coating black and blue fruit and spicecake flavors and a subtle hint of vanilla. Finishes sweet, focused and extremely long, displaying smoky mineral and floral pastille notes and velvety, slow-building tannins.
...deep-plum and liquorice fruit... The purity is staggering, defined by hints of chocolate and pepper that run through pristine dark-plum-fruit flavors...graphite-like mineral thread and a long core of reliable tannin...
...impressive amounts of graphite, black and blue fruits, licorice and scorched earth in its medium to full-bodied, concentrated, focused style.
Ripe, bright and racy, this offers a pure expression of plum and black cherry coulis flavors that are inlaid with invigorating white pepper, violet and iron notes. Light chalky threads give the finish needed cut, while the fruit and minerality play out nicely.
Compact, understated nose then a lovely succulence and generosity on the palate with superb fragrance and subtle but opulent spice. Fine chewiness on the finish. Energetic fruit quality.