Juicy and nicely rendered, with dark cherry, plum and blackberry flavors that are laced with sweet bay leaf, sanguine and iron notes. Silky and persistent through the finish, with refined structure.

A generous, opulent style, with supple cascades of sappy cherry and fig on the dense palate. Shows great balance, with well-integrated warm vanilla, raspberry leaf, licorice root and singed sandalwood notes, plus bitter cherry, garrigue and tapenade elements that make a nice counterpoint to the lush fruit. Features silky tannins that glide through. Drink now through 2040. - 93pts Wine Spectator