Jancis Robinson
byJulia Harding MWthe3/31/2019
58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot. 75% new oak. pH3.74, TA 3.26 g/l (expressed as sulphuric). Barrel sample.Deepest crimson. Spicily scented cassis and just a touch of cedar. Ripe but fresh fruited. Smooth and very spicy – quite oaky – on the palate, remarkably smooth tannins, velvety texture and lots of spice, and just a little bit of heat, on the finish. Tannins are dense but surprisingly approachable. The alcohol is slightly intrusive at the end but it's still quite juicy. (JH) Julia Harding MW