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...possesses superb depth that will only fully emerge after a number of years in the cellar. Sweet tobacco, savory herbs and leather wrap around a finish infused with gravitas.
There is imposing power to the large-scaled but not massive flavors that possess fine mid-palate density as well as an abundance of palate soaking dry extract before culminating in an explosively long finish.
...subtle cassis notes that begin to emerge accompanied by over-ripe oranges. The palate is well balanced and fresh on the entry, with slightly powdery tannins. It gently builds, never losing its head mind you, towards a lightly spiced...
Intensely flavored and very tightly wound, with its inherent sweetness currently blocked by its serious spine...very long finish, which features rather tough tannins and sappy berry, earth and spice flavors.
...extremely rich. Very firm - almost rigid - finish and no excess of charm at the moment but all tucked in for the future. A tad austere at the moment. Solid and set for the long term.