Inky ruby. Smoky cherry and dark berries on the deeply pitched, aromatic nose. Powerful blackberry, cured meat and Indian spice flavors stain the palate, picking up a sexy floral nuance with aeration. The smoky note comes back strong on the youthfully tannic finish, which lingers with serious tenacity and a sneaky mineral flourish. In a fairly wild style for a Faurie wine, and with the structure to age. (JR)