Redolent with ripeness and lavish caramel-vanilla tones throughout...alluring in aromas of lush blackcurrant, kirsch and melted chocolate on the nose. The palate is rich with espresso, German chocolate cake and crème de cassis, surrounded by flavors of molasses, brown sugar, coffee candy and even Scotch on the finish.
Expansive aromas of black currant, cherry compote, mocha and vanilla are joined by smoke and floral nuances... At once deeply concentrated and lively on the palate, showing very good clarity and spicy lift to the smoke-tinged black and blue fruit flavors. Finishes smooth, pliant and quite long, displaying a lingering hint of bitter chocolate and supple framing tannins.