WINEMAKER'S NOTE:
The nose reveals aromas of juicy fresh strawberries and raspberries with hints of menthol. The palate is filled with flavors of ripe plums and bright cherries as well as floral tones of rose and hints of honeysuckle. Chewy tannins are framed by lively acids. The finish is long and spicy with notes of nutmeg and black licorice, followed by lingering white pepper and tobacco.
Blend: 41% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Franc, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Petit Verdot
TASTING NOTES:
A perfumed nose of wild berries, dark cherries, plums, undergrowth, graphite and some dark chocolate. Full-bodied with fine tannins. The palate is creamy with texture and balance. Flavorful finish with excellent length. Best after 2025.
James Suckling, 93 pts.
Pure, this red features black currant, blackberry, violet, iron and wild herb flavors. Reveals muscular tannins that integrate with some aeration. Balanced and long. Decant now. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot.
- Wine Spectator, 93 pts.
