Very dark crimson color. Beautiful aromas are all black fruit and mineral, with black raspberry, black cherry and a touch of blueberry. There’s a touch of well-integrated oak as well as some garrigue. The palate follows through. The texture is silky, with very fine tannins mostly resolved, medium to full in body with lots of ripe, forward, secondary fruit, a tiny, welcome hint of something almost chalky, fine intensity, excellent balance, a moderately long finish and nothing out of place. I would guess that the top wine would have a touch more intensity and vivacity, for a whole lot more money. Rated 93, will certainly hold at least a few more years but probably won’t improve.
Dan Kravitz