The balancing of bright, vibrant berry fruit with charcoal and chocolate give this a very pleasant but manly outlook. Medium in texture, with firm but flexible tannins backing up strapping blackberry and cassis flavors. Coffee and mocha are draped all over the big, long finish. It’s yet another rock-solid wine from the Clos 7 project. ——M.S.(11/1/2008)—— 92