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...offers a spectacular array of creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, graphite and hints of licorice in its full-bodied, seamless and incredibly elegant personality. Truly spectacular, with phenomenal purity and finesse, fine tannin...
Rather bound-up nose suggests blackberry, creme de cassis and bitter chocolate. Juicy and intensely flavored, conveying an impression of strong extract and solid underlying structure. The kirsch flavor is nicely lifted by a floral element.
Very ripe and plush, with lots of vivid blackberry, wild berry and blueberry flavors that are dense and concentrated, bordering on thick. The tannins are ripe and integrated, and this shows a touch of heat on the finish...