Opens with a deeply perfumed nose of dark fruit, red violets, and roses, layered with exotic spices, black tea, and a hint of mint. Rich and savory, it evokes baked fruit, fruitcake, white chocolate-covered raspberries, and dark earth, with subtle vegetal and sanguine notes. The palate is fresh, juicy, and structured, offering both immediate pleasure... Read Full Review →

Fleshy, savory, and juicy, with a pronounced mineral and earthy character. Dirt, blood cassis, blackberry, and leather create an intensely flavorful profile. Thyme and savory notes add depth, making this pretty big and bold. The tannins are grippy, with red and blue fruit, dark soil, coffee grounds, and leather rounding out the complex finish. Read Full Review →

A purely opulent thrill ride, a glorious crescendo of sumptuous fruit, seamless balance and profound depth of flavor wrapped within a smooth, cashmere-like texture. Deliciously ripe plums, cherries, toasted pecan and semi-sweet cocoa, culminating in a captivating finish featuring hints of butterscotch that linger for a full minute. Remarkably distinguished and worthy of a 98... Read Full Review →

A thrilling, tightly wound wine brimming with potential. Currently reserved but already showing impeccable balance, it layers bright black cherry, baking spice, leather, and bay leaf with a hint of pine. The structure is firm, the finish grippy, and the overall impression one of luxurious restraint. While it offers flashes of brilliance now, its true... Read Full Review →

Simply stated, this is a big WOW wine! Intensely flavorful with deep dark fruit, a divinely silky smooth texture, and an overall freshness that reminds me of far pricier reds from Bordeaux’s left bank (in prime vintages). Similar to recent vintages, this magnificent effort displays a core of cassis, blackberry, graphite and espresso bean complimented... Read Full Review →