...bouquet of blackberries, cassis, liquid violets, graphite, crushed rocks, and background high-class oak. With full-bodied power, a deep, layered, concentrated mid-palate, sweet tannins, and awesome purity of fruit, it’s another magical vintage for this estate.
...crushed red and black plums, black cherries, cedar chest, lilacs and truffles plus a waft of violets. The palate is medium to full-bodied, firm, grainy and fresh with minerally notions on the finish.
Very nicely nuanced and integrated aromas of rich dark plums, as well as slate and violets. The palate has a sleek build to the finish with a very plush and punchy drive of rich and flavorful dark plums.
...lively, graphite-tinged bouquet that seems well defined and intense...palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins, a wonderful line of acidity and a harmonious, black-pepper-tinged finish that lingers in the mouth.
Warm, ripe, black-fruit nose verging on volatile(!) but very friendly and glamorous. Tannins pushing in on the end.