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Kirsch, blackberries, spice, dried flowers and incense notes all emerge from this sexy, thrillingly textured 2014 that shows the forward, sexy style of the vintage.
...expressive nose of crushed red and black cherries, black raspberries and roses with hints of Chinese five spice, black pepper and tapenade. Full-bodied, rich, opulent and oh-so-spicy, the palate has a firm yet velvety texture, with great freshness and a very long finish.
...bouquet displays scents of ripe red and blue fruits, incense and smoky minerals, along with a spicecake nuance that builds in the glass. Juicy, alluringly sweet raspberry liqueur and floral pastille flavors become fleshier and deeper with air while maintaining a refreshingly nervy quality. Seamless and pure, finishing with excellent persistence and harmonious tannins...
Elegance, depth and power rise to the stage...packs in aromas of concentrated red cherry, turned loam, bay leaf and packed rose petals...mouthfeel is lavish at first, and then the tannins firm up, delivering flavors of cherry compote, orange rind and rosebuds. Zesty acidity runs throughout.
Plump and ripe, but well-built, with expressive dark raspberry, smoky sage and licorice flavors that persist toward polished tannins.