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...huge in the mouth, full-bodied and expansive, with a rich, velvety texture and tremendous length. Notes of raspberries, black cherries, dark chocolate, cola and licorice are compacted into this dense ball of richness, which somehow avoids feeling heavy or warm, framed by a webbing of fine-grained tannins and surprising acidity.
Aromas of violets, dark cherries and white stones here, as well as a smooth and succulent feel to the palate. A wealth of blueberries, plums and garrigue, too. The palate has such depth and suave tannin delivery and the rich, dark-plum and cherry flavors hold so long and intense.
Pure, throbbing flavors of red plum, cherry and strawberry compote flood the palate of this 90-10 blend...
Classic notes of kirsch liqueur, crushed rocks, spice, and incense...rich, structured, full-bodied style...
A silky, perfumy style, with long, refined threads of raspberry, red currant and plum coulis providing form, while flashes of anise, black tea and mineral add range and nuance throughout. Very fresh in the end too.
Expressive, mineral- and smoke-accented cherry and red berry preserve aromas, along with suggestions of licorice, cola and garrigue. Fleshy and deeply concentrated, offering appealingly sweet red and dark fruit liqueur, candied lavender and baking spice flavors that become more energetic as the wine opens up. Shows sharp detail and spicy thrust on the impressively long finish, which is given shape by smooth, well-knit tannins.