(from a .75 ha parcel). A gentle hint of wood sets off slightly fresher and more animale, earth and floral-inflected aromas of ripe cassis and black cherry scents. There is a wonderful sense of verve to the overtly powerful, intense and well-muscled big-bodied flavors that culminate in a gorgeously persistent finish that offers excellent complexity and balance on the clearly built-to-age finish.

94 Pts Burghound