ITEM 9681391 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility; Purchased at retail
Very perfumed and subtle with dried flowers and citrus, as well as blue fruit. Full-bodied with wonderfully diffused, integrated tannins that just run over the edges of the wine. It’s extremely polished and very, very long. Fresh and bright. Energetic finish.
...nose of pronounced blackcurrant cordial, warm plums and blackberry preserves with hints of cedar chest, pencil shavings, violets, dark chocolate and star anise plus exotic wafts of sandalwood and cassia. Medium-bodied, the palate features fantastically vibrant, crunchy black fruits with a firm texture of ripe, grainy tannins and tons of freshness, finishing very long and mineral laced.
...fresh and vibrant, with tons of energy. Veins of supporting salinity and floral overtones...pretty notes of dark fruit, mocha, spice, leather and licorice...
Fruit and supple tannins mingle in this balanced, classic wine. Black-currant flavors are lifted by the energetic acidity and the freshness of the crisp texture.
...cassis fruits as well as hints of chocolate, graphite, smoked herbs, and crushed violets. Beautifully concentrated, rich, and full-bodied, it has a wonderful sense of elegance and purity, laser-like precision, building tannins, and a great finish.
Spicy and dark-fruited. There is enough smoky wood to add complexity without dominating the fruit. Dark cherry bursts through on a palate with real energy. Acidity forms the structure as much as tannin (which is fine and ripe), so the fruit feels very tangy and juicy. Brisk and intense, this is a wine of elegance and definition.