Reflecting the outstanding vintage, the captivating nose of this wine shows dark and brooding aromas of cassis,plum and blackberry, touched by exotic notes of lavender, anise, pencil lead and leather. On the palate, rich flavorsof ripe black fruits are wrapped around a firm structure of fine-grained tannins, minerality and beautiful freshnessthat carry on into the long, satisfying finish. Per winemakers Françoise Peschon and Nigel Kinsman: “The consistency ofan exceptional vintage is expressed in the purity, length and fineness of this wine – it is deep and powerful, yet perfectly integrated, seamlessfrom approach to finish, full of plush flavor from ripe fruit, ending with silky tannins and graphite that linger on the palate.”
