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The 1999 was kept in contact with the skins for 51 days, and then aged 22 months in French oak, of which 44% was new. It offers pure creme de cassis aromas mixed with vanilla in a multi-layered, young, unevolved style.
...firm tannins supporting a sleek core of sweet, juicy currant and blackberry fruit. Shows a touch of fresh leather, plum and lavender, hints of cedar and spice and a firm backbone.
Vibrant aromas of blackberry, cassis, black cherry, violet, bitter chocolate and mint. Sweet, suave and superripe, with creamy flavors of plum, cassis and licorice.
466 cases produced