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Dark, purple core; the nose offers dark berries, blackcurrant, aromatic herbs and grass; the palate has attractive density and weight, finely integrated tannin, sweet dark fruit, a herbal spiciness, fine oak, a touch of vanilla, good length and pure finish; young and unresilved, but with fine potential.

Super red, featuring black currant, cherry, cedar and sweet spice flavors wrapped in an opulent texture. The structure is there, yet easily coated by the velvety texture. The finish goes on and on. Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Best from 2015 through 2032. 1,225 cases made.

14,5% alc. Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot. 14,718 bottles produced. This wine needs time to shed off its initial dominant woody aromas and concentrated, sweet iodine notes which Cabernet typically acquires on the Tuscan coast. Once this is done, a delicate, fine bouquet of red fruit emerges, especially raspberries which are mingled with spicy notes and a warm hint of alcohol. The fruit are lifted in a way that reminds of that of a light veil. The palate is intense, deep and refined, with excellent mid-palate volume. The fine texture, however, is weighted down by oaky tannins and alcoholic warmth in the back palate. The woody element needs more time to integrate. An almost endless finish with vigorous spicy and woody notes. A wine for long haul.

Sattes, funkelndes Rubin. Dichte und tiefgründige Nase, zu Beginn feine Kräuterwürze, zeigt dann Noten von Lakritze, Cassis und Heidelbeeren. Im Ansatz fest und stoffig, entfaltet sich mit dichtmaschigem, kompaktem Tannin, beschreibt einen weiten Bogen, nach Tabak und Zwetschgen, im Finale ein Hauch von Rauheit, viel Frucht im Nachhall.

Tiefdunkle Farbe, ausgeprägte, vielschichtige Nase, Mix aus Cassis, dunklen Kirschen, leichte Kräuternoten, feine Kakao-Anklänge, am Gaumen saftiger Wein mit weicher Textur, feine reife Tannine und Fruchtnoten mit Bitterschoko im Finish.

Die Rezeptur wurde verändert, 2009 sind fünfundvierzig Prozent Cabernet Sauvignon, fünfunddreissig Prozent Cabernet Franc, zehn Prozent Merlot und zehn Prozent Petit Verdot zusammengeführt worden. Einladende Aromen von Gewürzen, dunklen Beeren, Sauerkirsche, Vanille und Karamell. Ein gut balancierter Spitzenwein, von edler Kühle und Noblesse.

Lots of blueberry, currant, licorice and mint. Rosemary. Full body with such beauty and length. So refined and beautiful now. Just opening. Even better than I remember. Drink or hold.

Bursting with enormous aromatic intensity, it features notes of red cherry, spice, chocolate, leather and tobacco. Rich, velvety tannins, long finish. Hold for 10 years or more.