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Powerful and expressive...ripe, slightly edgy flavors of kirsch, blackberry and chocolate, with savory accents of tar, rhubarb and mineral. Delivers a thick texture, supported by firm tannins and balsamic acidity.
...displays a very ripe personality with black and blue berries and even hints of black olives and perfumed notes of violets and rose petals. The palate is equally fragrant, big and ripe, but with enough acidity and freshness to make it balanced and even elegant in the context. A gentle giant.
Potent, mineral-driven dark berry and cherry pit scents show striking clarity, along with deeper notes of mocha, vanilla and licorice. Stains the palate with sappy black and blue fruit flavors, with smoky mineral and floral qualities adding lift. Powerful for sure, but zesty acidity and the wine's mineral element bring energy and cut. Closes sweet, spicy and long...chewy tannins adding grip.
Dense, dark-fruit aromas of blueberry and cassis are earthy and almost overripe...saturated, bold palate delivers blackberry, chocolate, fig, herb and rooty flavors in front of a chunky finish.