...aromas of warm earth, mushrooms and conifer, turning to dark berries and black olives. The palate is more glamorous with ultra-fine tannins that envelop your palate. Shows power and vibrancy at the end.
...achieved very good ripeness and full development of aromas and flavors, making the wine nuanced and complex, with depth but also freshness and finesse—floral and expressive...tannins are very fine, polished and elegant, and the wine is long and complex...
Offering up impressive cassis and darker berry fruits as well as notes of violets, truffle, damp earth, tobacco, and candied orange peel, it hits the palate with medium to full-bodied richness, a great, seamless texture, no hard edges, and just about flawless tannins. The overall freshness and purity as well as its seamless texture all make for a compelling, world class wine.
...black currant and blackberry over secondary woody notes plus balsamic, peppery aromas and hints of mint and saffron...relaxed and juicy with polished tannins sustained by a delicate freshness. This is a wine that delivers layer after layer, presenting its own interpretation of elegance.
Vibrant acidity backs a minerally mix of dried red currant, cherry and berry flavors in this suave red, loaded with savory richness. The elegant finish shows hot stone accents backed by fresh tannins.
Peppery deep cassis, excellent purity on the nose. Very enticing and sophisticated. There is a hint of dark, mint chocolate. Good precision and delineation of fruit on the palate. This is grown-up, with cool blackcurrant, fresh black cherry and flecks of spicy pepper and fresh herbs.