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... A highly perfumed bouquet exudes red fruit liqueur, cherry pie, potpourri and Asian spice qualities... Deeply concentrated and energetic on the palate, offering sappy, mineral- and spice-laced raspberry, cherry-cola and rose pastille flavors... Conveys an impressive blend of power, delicacy and finishes extremely long and lively, with harmonious tannins and lingering floral and red fruit liqueur notes.
...lovely notions of tar and scorched earth framing summer violet perfume and black cherries/berries on the nose with a touch of blue fruit appearing with aeration. Medium to full-bodied...with layers of blue and black fruit preserves and perfumed earth, very fine-grained tannins and wonderful freshness, finishing long and minerally.
Expressive and generous, with lively black raspberry, spice box and orange peel flavors that build rich and elegant layers toward refined tannins.
A more herbal edge to the nose here with an array of ripe black cherries, as well as strong, oak-derived baking spices. The palate has a very smooth, supple and gently creamy edge and a very detailed array of grainy tannins to close.
... Intensely aromatic with complex suggestions of toast, spice and sandalwood...red and blue berry fruit flavors are framed with citrusy acidity, and the extended finish somehow conjures up salted caramel...
Strapping scent. Quite powerful. Meaty and lively. Côte de Nuits style. Real warmth and warm stones here. Peacock’s tail finish.