Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit; Purchased direct from a distributor
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...classic Saint-Julien purity of fruit as well as a wealth of fruit. Gorgeous notes of crème de cassis, chocolate-covered blueberries, violets, spring flowers, tobacco leaf, and cedar notes all emerge from the glass, and it's medium to full-bodied, with sweet tannins, moderate acidity, and a great, great finish.
...classic notes of cassis, plum preserves and ripe blackberries, with emerging suggestions of unsmoked cigars, tilled soil and cedar chest, plus a waft of pencil lead...medium to full-bodied palate...finely packed black fruit and earthy layers within a frame of firm, grainy tannins and just enough freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.
Violet and warm cassis aromas and flavors lead the way, melding with applewood, ganache, açaí and blueberry reduction notes along the way. Almost lush in the end, but there's a buried tarry streak giving it just a bit of grippy texture for contrast. Serious juice.
...smooth textured, ripe wine that is packed with a black fruit flavor and bold tannins...well-integrated structure and density of fruit flavors...
Currants and blackberries with crushed stone and fresh herbs...flower stem...full-bodied...firm, driven tannins.
...fresh, fragrant nose with plenty of blackberry, gravel, mint and incense aromas...very well defined. The palate is medium-bodied with a crisp entry and plenty of sappy black fruit...
Pure, attractive cassis on the nose. The palate is smooth with remarkably resolved tannins...hints of nutmeg...seductive and soft wine...