Tasting Notes:
The nose is complex and alluring, offering redcurrant, black cherry and red plum aromas with whiffs of Herbes de Provence, Cape fynbos and clay dust. The red stone fruit of the nose follows through with flavours of youngberry, boysenberry and notes of lead pencil, pipe tobacco and tealeaf on a smooth palate. Fine-grained powdery tannins contribute to a certain nervosité on the midpalate, juxtaposed against the opulence of fragrant fruit, firm acidity and smoky cedarwood undertones from integrated French oak. Vibrant berry fruit persists on a clean, focused finish.
Review:
92 points, WINE SPECTATOR
Ripe and fresh, with a pure beam of cassis and black cherry preserves cruising through, laced with subtle graphite, tobacco and apple wood notes. A flash of savory on the finish adds energy. Very solid. Best from 2021 through 2025. 3,333 cases made, 400 cases imported.