Quite reserved perfume of violet, black fruit, spice and earth. It has fresh, young and really good cassis Cabernet fruit with good oak, freshness, lift and depth. A decently long finish is marked by tannins. Elegant and lovely. Drink: 2013. Alc: 13%. (16.5 points)

Densely tannic, this is a wine that shows some initial austerity, although the black currant fruit and toasty wood then comes through. With its structure and chewy texture, it is always likely to be a firm wine. ——R.V.(2/1/2012)—— 87