This deeply-coloured wine has alluring blackberry and blueberry fruit aromas with hints of violets, leather, and spice. The texture is firm and structured, with impressive tannic grip and length. The grapes come from just over a hectare of vines that are the furthest from the winery; they are destemmed and gently fermented before ageing in cask (30% new) to produce this delicious result. This wine should begin to open three to five years after the vintage. (CC)