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...offers a killer St.-Estèphe-like bouquet of dark currants, lead pencil, graphite, tobacco, and damp earth that opens up beautifully with time in the glass. Rich, full-bodied and powerful on the palate, it has a seamless texture, beautiful depth of fruit, and flawless balance... Bravo!
Velvety and soft in the mouth, the soft texture just won’t quit. Layers of huckleberry, espresso grounds, sandalwood and firm tannins hold everything brilliantly in place. Wait for the exceedingly long finish.
...offers incredible balance and poise, with slightly less concentration than other vintages...beautifully evolved wine already with its black tea, exotic spice, pipe tobacco and brilliant core of dark fruits that parade with espresso grounds.
...aromas of crème de cassis, juicy black plum and notions of crushed violets with layered oak tones in the glass. Full-bodied, ripe and juicy expressions burst forward in the mouth with focus and intention while showing succulent acidity and fine-grained tannins.
The aromas offer notes of fresh green herbs, leaf, black cherry, earth and high cacao chocolate, sprinkled with barrel spices. The flavors are dense, palate coating and rich.
Aromas of ripe plums, nutmeg, dried thyme and violets. Full-bodied with velvety tannins. Vibrant red fruit and balanced acidity keep the palate refreshing and exciting through the steady finish. Lovely.