ITEM 9720835 - Removed from a professional wine storage facility
Packs an exuberant core of cassis, cherry compote and plum puree, while light bay leaf, iron and green olive hints stay in the background and emerge steadily and slowly through the finish, where hints of warm earth and cast iron also check in.
Pungent, mineral-accented cherry, blackcurrant and violet aromas are complemented by hints of licorice, potpourri and smoky bacon. Succulent and penetrating on the palate, offering densely packed, gently sweet black and blue fruit flavors, a hint of candied flowers and spice and licorice notes that build steadily with aeration. Weighty yet energetic as well, showing fine definition and mineral thrust on the impressively persistent finish.
...brings serious power and richness. Lots of smoky red and black fruits, cured meats, peppery herbs, and flowers all define the bouquet, and it's full-bodied, with a layered, mouth-filling texture, and ripe, polished tannins...terrific...
Offers a complex blend of sandalwood, fig, black pepper and blueberry on the nose...smoked-bacon-fat note and charred meat... A long earthy finish.