A mentholated top note is present on the almost as spicy nose of black currant, violet and warm earth scents. The succulent and impressively voluminous larger-scaled flavors possess a taut muscularity before culminating in a serious, equally compact and more powerful finish. This isn't nearly as refined as the Caillerets though it is just as complex and notably more powerful. A qualitative choice though the intrinsic character of the two wines is very different. *Sweet Spot Outstanding!*