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Firm yet beautifully integrated tannins provide the backdrop for the highly nuanced, expressive aromas and flavors that emerge from the glass.
Complex, fragrant aromas of sandalwood, jasmine and black cherry, with flavors to match, converge in this tightly grained, muscular red. Detailed and pure, showing balance and energy. The lingering finish promises the full potential...
...There is a palpable sense of energy running through the rich, powerful and brooding broad-shouldered flavors...explosive and youthfully austere finish... I very much like the balance here and this should age effortlessly for decades.
Distinctly blacker on the nose than the Amoureuses, offering scents of blackberry, blueberry and peony. Wonderfully sweet and energetic on the palate, showing terrific stuffing but coming across as tightly coiled today.
60% whole bunch...Strong gaminess on the nose, and density. Quite showy on the nose – purple fruits and real tension...Solid and earnest. Sweet and rich and very flattering. Lots of purple fruit, a solid pleasure.