Ripe, concentrated, with excellent gravelly power and inky depth. Firm tannins, refreshing and very consistent in length. A serious wine, with clever use of high-quality oak.

Excellent color, deep young red. Lifted red fruit and subdued bran meal oak. Excellent palate, red berries and very good quality oak. Slight tar end.

Impression of sweet and candied fruit that follows on the palate. Sits heavy and one-dimensional.

Some blackberries in the mouth, a good balance of toastiness and fruits, chewy tannins. A good length of finish, with a savory touch.