ITEM 9548568 - Removed from a temperature and humidity controlled wine storage unit
Hyperripe, but racy and beautifully defined, with amazing drive thanks to the strong graphite spine that holds the fig paste, hoisin sauce, black tea and mulled currant fruit flavors.
...Really showing its syrah element today, and more powerful than it was from barrel, displaying deep dark fruit flavors and suave floral and mineral qualities. Finishes with very good clarity and chewy, sappy persistence...
...concentrated, elegant wine exhibiting notes of tapenade, kirsch, and soil undertones.
...Very bright, almost slightly raisiny ripe fruit (NB high proportion of Grenache) but not overripe. Griottes compote. Cool and dry and refined on the palate...