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Arguably the pick of the traditionalist bunch; sweet, intense, raspberry-and-violet nose; fine attack but rich and velvety; very elegant, ripe and persistent. Up to 2020.
Complex, pure aromas of wild red berries, camphor, tar, dried rose, tobacco and nutty oak. Very sweet on entry, then silky, deep and rich in the middle, with impressive depth and breadth.
The nose is quite complex, with much mint, spice, anise, and dried roses, and the concentrated, licorice-laced flavors, mouthfilling and with a significant tannic clout, are quite plush and sensual, but long and strong as well.