Estimate
...ripe, sexy, beautifully textured Merlot revealing plenty of red and blue fruits as well as notes of tobacco and sappy flowers.
...scents of baked blackberries, crushed blueberries and plum preserves, plus hints of mocha, lavender and star anise with a waft of truffles. Full-bodied, rich and seductive on the palate, it has a plush texture and seamless acidity, finishing on a lingering licorice note.
...absolute delight. Bold, pliant and inviting... It offers plenty of richness, but with the soft contours that give Merlot such immediacy. This is very nicely done.