The 2012 Cuvée Kermesse (MMXII) is a massive blend of equal parts Petit Verdot, Syrah, Lagrein, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is the proverbial "big boy" and is almost too much of a good thing. The heavy bouquet lazily emits pulses of church incense, sweet rose potpourri, chocolate, cinnamon snap and cherry liqueur. The wine's texture is extra thick and concentrated (it is aged in oak for 18 months). The wine should evolve slowly over the next ten years.