The color is concentrated, intense. Aromas of fresh black currant, sweet and ripe, bring great intensity to the wine's fruity youthfulness. Careful barrel aging shows well. This 2010 vintage is fresh and powerful on the palate, with an evolution focusing on tight and firm tannins. The mid-palate is very fleshy, finishing on a slightly dry note produced by the wine's youth and the harvest's maturity. This wine has great power with very good aromatic length. Grapes harvested at full ripeness give fruity retro-olfactive aromas which fully express the potential of Pavie's terroir. Wait at least another five to 10 years, and this wine will make a memorable meal all the more special.

Blend: 92.9% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7.1% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2023-2078

100 Points - Vinous
“The 2016 Latour showed in stunning fashion out of barrel. Bottled in July 2018, it has retained a very deep, almost opaque color. The utterly beguiling bouquet features blackberry, graphite, crushed rose petals and a touch of licorice, though this ebbs with aeration. The palate is medium-bodied with such fine tannins that the power and backbone of this Latour are barely registered by the senses. There is bewitching symmetry here, and incredible length, plus a persistency on the finish that is enthralling. Is it a perfect Latour like the best bottles of the 1928, 1961, 1982, 2000 and 2010? I think it might be. The 13.5% alcohol is a whole percentage point less than the 2010, making it more approachable. Drink 2023-2060"

The Chateau Lynch Bages 2019 ( one of the most famous 5th growths) is in line with the previous wines of the property with a blend dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), along with the addition of 24% merlot, 3% cabernet franc and 3% petit verdot. This great Bordeaux wine offers a characteristic fruity nose with fresh and spicy notes, as well as fine woody notes. The smooth and balanced palate is supported by a beautifully dense and powerful tannic structure, providing plenty of precision and fruit. Put this one away for awhile. Drink from 2029 and will age for the next 30 years. A perfect score given from Jeb Dunnuck.

The 2020 Pontet-Canet is a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 32% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot, aging in 50% new French oak barriques, 35% concrete amphorae and 15% in one-year-old barrels. Harvest began on the 14th of September for the Merlot, and the final lot of Cabernet Sauvignon was harvested on 30th September. Opaque purple-black in colour, it needs significant aeration and swirling to coax out evocative notes of black cherry preserves, raspberry pie, blackcurrant pastilles and damp soil, before launching into gorgeous floral and spice notions of red roses, cinnamon stick, star anise and cardamom, with a waft of crushed rocks.

The nose is élégant and offers power (in finesse/controlled), a beautiful racy grain and a good definition. It reveals notes of boysen berry, fleshy/juicy strawberry, small notes of small wild fruits associated with fine touches of cornflower, pulpy/juicy violet plum as well as fine hints of tobacco, very discreet hints of cuben pepper, tonka bean, caramelized almond and an imperceptible hint of coffee (in the background). The palate is elegante, very finely tight, racy and offers a good definition, complexity, a beautiful silky/delicate touch, a beautiful finesse of the suavity/fat, tension, a racy power (in finesse/controlled) as well as a good guideline and finesse of the tension. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, small notes of wild strawberry associated with small touches of small ripe/crushed red berries as well as hints of mild tobacco, tonka bean, mocha, cardamom, a subtle hint of zan, juicy violet plum, discreet hints of coffee, vanilla and an imperceptible almost saline hint (in the background). Tannins are precise, structuring, coating. Good length. Like a square of silk, we perceive thousands of small grains/threads that melt in the mouth.

Composed of 56% Merlot, 37.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 6.5% Cabernet Franc, the 2016 Haut-Brion is deep garnet in color. The nose beings with simple licorice notes before slowly unfurling to deliver growing scents of creme de cassis, plum preserves, dark chocolate, and lilacs, followed by suggestions of crushed rocks, tar, black truffles and cardamom. The full-bodied palate is a tightly coiled spring, taut with black fruit preserves and earthy layers and framed by very firm, grainy tannins, delivering a burst of freshness to carry the long, long, long finish. This will need a good 7-10 more years to fully blossom, and it will be well worth the wait.

Chateau Margaux is one of the prestigious first growths, and the only one from the Margaux appellation of the left bank of Bordeaux. In existence since 1500, the Ginestet family acquired the property about 1950, then purchased by the Mentzelopoulos in 1977 who still runs it to this day. The Chateau Margaux red blend is an assemblage of 90% Cabernet Sasuvignon, 7% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. A brilliant Bordeaux according to critics boasting powerful aromas of blackcurrants, sweet tobacco, spices, violets and pencil shavings. The palate is elegant, yet complex and compelling. This vintage scored a perfect 100 points from several critics; one of several vintages of the decade to have scored this high. This will age for decades.

The 2016 Palmer is a blend of 47% Merlot, 47% Cabernet Sauvignon and 6% Petit Verdot. Opaque garnet-purple colored, it slowly glides out of the glass with compelling notes of blueberry compote, warm cassis and kirsch with emerging hints of violets, cigar box, black tea, sandalwood and Sichuan pepper.

"The 2010 Pontet-Canet offers a very deep garnet color. Whoa—the nose explodes with a vast array of black fruit preserves and savory nuances: plum preserves, blackcurrant cordial, black cherry coulis and licorice with wafts of dried lavender, melted chocolate, charcuterie, black olives, truffles and camphor plus a hint of sandalwood. The full-bodied palate is completely filled with black fruits, exotic spices and earthy nuances with a firm foundation of ripe, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with epic length and depth. So much more expressive and seductive than a lot of 2010s at this stage, and yet it is still incredibly youthful! (LPB)" (5/2020) -100 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

100 points - James Suckling

98 points - Jeb Dunnuck

One of the wines of the vintage, the 2000 has barely budged in its evolution since it was bottled and released in 2002. After ten years in bottle, it still reveals a dense opaque purple color along with a potentially sensational bouquet of blueberries, black currants, graphite, asphalt and background oak. Extremely powerful, full-bodied and superbly concentrated with good acidity and high but round tannins, this massive La Mission-Haut-Brion should take its place among this estate's most hallowed vintages when it hits full maturity in another one to two decades. I was surprised by just how youthful this wine tasted at age 12. If tasted blind, I would have guessed it to be around 4 to 5 years old. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050.

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2025-2060

100 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very age-worthy. Drink from 2027. Cellar Selection.”

The 2023 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is characterized as a profoundly elegant, aromatic, and mineral-driven wine, showing notes of crème de cassis, liquid violets, graphite, and cedar. It features a silky yet powerful structure with polished tannins and immense longevity, often deemed a high-investment, "cult" Napa Valley wine.

Aroma: A captivating bouquet of dark fruit, blackcurrant, menthol, licorice, clove, and crushed stone.

Palate: Medium to full-bodied with exceptional purity and tension. The flavor profile includes red-toned fruits and wild roses, characterized by a, "weightless richness" rather than sheer power.

Structure: It has remarkably polished, refined tannins and a long, mineral-driven finish.

Aging Potential: Drinkable around 2035–2075.

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot
Drinking Window: 2024-2060

100 Points - Wine Enthusiast
"This great estate in southern Pauillac, facing the Latour vineyard, is at the top of its game. In this release, the tannins are as impressive and dense as the black fruits. Together they form a harmonious ensemble, richly structured, concentrated from the many old vines in the blend, and very age-worthy. Drink from 2027. Cellar Selection.”

Elevate your celebrations with the exquisite LOUIS XIII End of Year Edition coffret. This limited-edition coffret, adorned with a dazzling fireworks design, embodies the vibrant spirit of the season and the captivating symphony of aromas within each drop of LOUIS XIII.

"Violet and iris aromatics curling out of the glass, starting to reach their full expression at 20 years old. Beautifully finessed and elegant, with hints of black truffle, cloves and rich blackberry fruits, this is a vintage that showcases the best of Margaux. It took its time to reach this point but it has been worth the wait, and the wine just gets better and better over a few hours in the glass. Highlights the success of the partnership between owner Corinne Mentzelopoulos and director Paul Pontantallier, with this château delivering some of the most memorable wines of the turn of the century years in Bordeaux. (JA) " (7/2020) -Decanter (100 Points)

100 points - Jeb Dunnuck

100 points - James Suckling

99 points - Robert Parker

"A consistently perfect wine every time I've had it, the 2009 Château Pontet-Canet is the greatest wine from this address to date as well as one of the greatest Pauillacs out there. Still youthfully ruby/purple and with a gorgeous perfume of blackcurrants, lead pencil, graphite, crushed rocks, and damp earth, it's still youthful but is just now starting to show more nuance and complexity. Full-bodied on the palate, with a powerful, concentrated mid-palate, incredible depth of fruit, and flawless balance, Bordeaux simply does not get any better." (11/2020) -Jeb Dunnuck (100 points)

100 points - Robert Parker

99 points - Wine Enthusiast

Balancing complexity and finesse, Chateau Montrose 2020 offers silky tannins interwoven with flavors of blackberry, tobacco, and graphite —an exceptional wine that captures the soul of its vineyard with every sip.

Blend: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 4% Petit Verdot
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2055

100 Points - Jeb Dunnuck
“Reminding me of the 2018 (as well as the 2009), if not slightly more concentrated, the 2022 Château Léoville Poyferré is one of the most opulent and flamboyant wines out of the Médoc in 2022, and it has incredible intensity while staying light on its feet and graceful. Its dense, glass-staining purple hue is followed by a sensational perfume of crème de cassis, graphite, darker chocolate, scorched earth, and flowers. Full-bodied on the palate, it brings extravagant levels of fruit as well as a seamless mouthfeel, beautifully integrated oak, tannins, and acidity, no hard edges, and a gorgeous finish. It shines even today, yet it has beautiful underlying structure and will evolve gracefully over the coming 30+ years. The 2022 is based on 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and 4% each of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, aged 18-20 months in 80% new oak. 2025 - 2055”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (84%), Cabernet Franc (11%), Merlot (5%)
Drinking Window: 2036-2070

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A monumental Léoville-Las Cases that perfectly captures the aristocratic character of Saint-Julien. The bouquet is intensely complex, revealing layers of cassis, blackberries and dark cherries intertwined with violets, graphite, cigar box and crushed stones. The palate is remarkably precise and structured, delivering extraordinary concentration wrapped in impeccably fine tannins and vibrant acidity. A profound mineral backbone lends energy and definition, allowing the wine to unfold with effortless elegance despite its power. The finish is exceptionally long, seamless and multidimensional, confirming this as one of the most compelling and age-worthy wines of the vintage.”

Blend: Merlot (52%), Cabernet Franc (32%), Cabernet Sauvignon (16%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2065

98-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A monumental Château Pavie with extraordinary depth, concentration and precision. The nose is intensely aromatic, revealing layers of blackberries, cassis, black cherries and violets intertwined with notes of graphite, crushed stone, licorice and exotic spices. Full-bodied and immensely structured, the palate delivers remarkable richness while maintaining freshness and balance. Powerful yet refined, its dense core of fruit is supported by perfectly integrated tannins and a striking mineral backbone. The finish is exceptionally long, complex and persistent, marking this as one of the most compelling and age-worthy wines of the vintage.”

The 2015 Château Palmer is a legendary, highly acclaimed Third Growth Bordeaux from the Margaux appellation. It is a powerful, impeccably structured blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, and 6% Petit Verdot. Known for its remarkable density, intense dark berry fruit, and elegant minerality, this wine is a true benchmark. Nose: Explosive and opulent aromas of blackcurrant, dark cherry, blueberry, and subtle hints of cedar, graphite, violets, and sweet spices. Palate: Full-bodied yet impeccably balanced. It offers plush, fine-grained tannins with a vibrant core of freshness, dark chocolate, and an incredibly long, earthy finish.

Blend: Merlot (48%), Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2068

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A profound and impeccably refined Haut-Brion that stands among the greatest wines of the vintage. The bouquet is extraordinarily complex, unfolding with layers of cassis, black cherries, ripe plums and violets, complemented by signature notes of graphite, cigar box, warm earth and exotic spices. The palate is seamlessly textured, combining remarkable concentration with precision and freshness. Silky, perfectly integrated tannins frame a core of pure dark fruit and mineral depth, while vibrant acidity provides exceptional energy and balance. The finish is breathtakingly long, nuanced and persistent, showcasing the timeless elegance and extraordinary pedigree of this iconic Pessac-Léognan.”

The 1990 Château Margaux is a legendary, 100-point Bordeaux wine known for its immense depth, velvety texture, and remarkable longevity. It features opulent, aromatic layers of blackcurrants, violets, cedar, and truffles, with a powerful yet silky, full-bodied palate. It represents a "monumental" vintage now at peak maturity, yet capable of further aging until at least 2050.

Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 69%, cabernet franc 16% and merlot 15%
Drinking Window: 2000-2050

100 Points - Robert Parker
"The 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030. Last tasted 11/94"

Blend: Cabernet sauvignon 89%, merlot 10% and petit verdot 1%
Drinking Window for Magnum Size: 2015-2070

100 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2005 Château Lafite Rothschild is a magnificent wine with incredible depth, precision, and power. The nose reveals blackcurrant, graphite, cedar, and mineral notes. The palate is full-bodied and concentrated with velvety tannins, vibrant acidity, and layers of dark fruit. The finish is long, persistent, and elegant. This wine is a textbook example of Lafite and is destined to age for decades.”

Blend: 93.3% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest Merlot
Drinking Window: 2010-2050

100 Points - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
"The 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild is an extraordinary wine showing incredible concentration, depth, and balance. It opens with a complex nose of cassis, graphite, cedar, and subtle floral notes. The palate is full-bodied with layers of ripe black fruit, mineral complexity, and velvety tannins. The wine’s power is perfectly balanced by bright acidity and freshness, leading to a long, persistent, and elegant finish. This is a benchmark Lafite that will age beautifully for decades.”

Medium to full-bodied, the palate is packed with tightly knit, very subtle layers of minerals, floral notions and black and red berries, all framed by exquisitely ripe, silt-like tannins and fantastic freshness, finishing with epic length and depth.

The 2019 Château Haut-Brion Blanc is a more Sauvignon Blanc-dominated white that includes 36% Semillon. Its light gold hue is followed by a bright, racy Sauvignon nose of crushed limes, caramelized grapefruit, white flowers, and subtle minerality. It's incredibly pure, vibrant, and crystalline on the nose.

100/100 Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
"The 2016 Cheval Blanc is blended of 59.5% Merlot, 37.2% Cabernet Franc and 3.3% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep garnet-purple in color, the nose is incredibly youthful yet not so shy as some other 2016s at this stage, giving wonderfully intense scents of red currants, black cherries, wild blueberries and violets with nuances of star anise, cinnamon stick, rose hip tea, cigar box and wood smoke plus a touch of beef drippings. Medium to full-bodied, the palate has jaw-dropping elegance and depth, offering up layer upon layer of fragrant red and black fruits plus an extraordinary array of mineral sparks, supported by a rock-solid grainy texture, finishing with epic persistence and an edifying perfume. This is a very different style from the rich, opulently hedonic 2015, yet this wonderfully fragrant, beautifully poised and intellectually compelling 2016 is equally extraordinary."

“2018 Hillside Select is an enticing balance of opulence and energy. This classic Cabernet Sauvignon fills the glass with vivid aromas of blackberry, black cherry, warm earth, and baking spice. The flavors richly echo the wine’s aromas, adding juicy layers of summer briar fruit, berry compote, cinnamon, lively red and black plums, and mocha with a long, radiant finish. Structured tannins offer the promise of a lengthy, sumptuous tenure in your cellar.”
— Elias Fernandez, winemaker

Blend: 78% Cabernet Sauvignon with no Petit Verdot, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 2030 - 2060

100 Points - Wine Advocate
“The 2022 Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande has turned out even better in bottle than I anticipated, bursting from the glass with aromas of cassis and blackberries mingled with scents of licorice, violets and pencil shavings. Full-bodied, layered and enveloping, it's suave, seamless and complete, with faultless precision, pristine integration of tannin, controlled sweetness and a long, expansive finish. The 2022 manages to unite the sensuality that's the estate's calling card and the ripeness of the vintage on the one hand, with a sense of Pauillac classicism on the other, threading the needle to deliver one of the finest wines of the vintage and a benchmark Pichon Comtesse. It's a blend of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc that spent 18 months in barriques (three months more than was formerly the case), two-thirds of which were new. As I wrote en primeur, there's more than a hint of the 1982 about this wine, and like the 1982, the 2022 will offer an exceptionally wide drinking window. 2030 - 2055"

Blend: Cabernet Franc (48%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%), Merlot (23%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2065

98-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A spellbinding Les Carmes Haut-Brion that brilliantly expresses the estate’s singular identity. Intensely aromatic, it opens with layers of blackberries, black cherries and cassis intertwined with violets, graphite, crushed stones and delicate exotic spices. The palate is remarkably refined and multidimensional, combining extraordinary purity of fruit with silky, ultra-fine tannins and vibrant, saline freshness. A striking mineral core and exceptional precision lend remarkable energy, while subtle floral and savory nuances unfold effortlessly toward an extraordinarily long, seamless finish. Profound, elegant and impeccably balanced, this is one of the defining wines of the 2025 vintage.”

Blend: Cabernet Franc (65%), Merlot (35%)
Drinking Window: 2036-2072

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A sublime Château Ausone of extraordinary precision and elegance. The nose is breathtakingly complex, revealing layers of blackberries, black cherries and wild blueberries intertwined with violets, graphite, crushed limestone, licorice and delicate exotic spices. The palate is seamlessly textured and intensely concentrated, combining remarkable purity of fruit with a striking mineral core and vibrant freshness. Ultra-fine tannins provide effortless structure, allowing the wine’s floral lift and limestone-driven energy to shine through a finish of exceptional length and refinement. Profound, harmonious and impeccably balanced, this is a timeless Saint-Émilion with immense aging potential.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (80%), Merlot (17%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Drinking Window: 2036-2068

98-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A monumental Château Montrose that perfectly marries Saint-Estèphe power with extraordinary refinement. The nose is intensely expressive, unveiling layers of cassis, blackberries and dark cherries intertwined with graphite, violets, cedar and crushed stone. Full-bodied and impeccably structured, the palate delivers remarkable concentration and depth while maintaining exceptional freshness and precision. Dense yet beautifully sculpted, its core of pure dark fruit is framed by velvety, ultra-fine tannins and a commanding mineral backbone. The finish is exceptionally long, powerful and seamless, revealing outstanding harmony and confirming this as one of the defining wines of the vintage with remarkable aging potential.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (93%), Merlot (5%), Cabernet Franc (1%), Petit Verdot (1%)
Drinking Window: 2036-2070

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A transcendent Château Margaux that embodies absolute elegance and precision. The bouquet is breathtakingly aromatic, unfolding with layers of cassis, wild berries, black cherries and violets, complemented by graphite, cedar, rose petals and subtle exotic spices. The palate is weightless yet profoundly concentrated, revealing extraordinary purity of fruit wrapped in silky, ultra-fine tannins and vibrant freshness. Every element is perfectly integrated, creating remarkable harmony, mineral tension and effortless grace. The finish is exceptionally long, ethereal and multidimensional, affirming its place among the greatest wines of the vintage and a benchmark for classical Margaux.”

Blend: Merlot (71%), Cabernet Franc (20%), Cabernet Sauvignon (9%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2068

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A breathtaking Vieux Château Certan of extraordinary finesse and complexity. The nose is profoundly expressive, unveiling layers of black cherries, cassis and ripe plums intertwined with violets, truffle, graphite and subtle exotic spices. The palate is seamlessly textured and remarkably precise, combining exceptional concentration with effortless elegance. A core of pure dark fruit is supported by silky, perfectly integrated tannins and vibrant freshness, while a distinctive mineral backbone adds depth and definition. The finish is incredibly long, nuanced and persistent, showcasing the harmony and sophistication that define one of Pomerol’s greatest estates.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (65%), Merlot (30%), Petit Verdot (5%)
Drinking Window: 2032–2045

94-100 Points - Georgie Hindle, Decanter.com
""Supple and sop juicy and friendly, this has a lovely ripe strawberry and cooling raspberry elements with both fresh mint and a dollop of sweetness. Cool overall with a driving persistence of flavour – energetic but so precise and well defined with fine tannins and a crisp overall sensation. Ripe, round, a little cooler and more mineral than in hotter vintages, but this is definitely charming and easy to like. 3.71pH. Ageing 18 months, 30% new, 70% one and two years.”"

Blend: Sauvignon Blanc (56%), Sémillon (44%)
Drinking Window: 2028-2050

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A breathtaking Haut-Brion Blanc of extraordinary purity, depth and precision. The bouquet is intensely expressive, revealing layers of grapefruit, Meyer lemon, white peach and ripe citrus intertwined with acacia blossom, fresh herbs, flint and crushed stones. The palate is both richly textured and electrifyingly fresh, combining remarkable concentration with crystalline acidity and profound mineral tension. Seamless and impeccably balanced, it unfolds through waves of citrus, orchard fruit and delicate smoky complexity before finishing with extraordinary length, salinity and elegance. A benchmark Bordeaux Blanc destined to rank among the greatest wines of the vintage.”

Blend: Merlot (48%), Cabernet Sauvignon (47%), Cabernet Franc (5%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2068

99-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A profound and impeccably refined Haut-Brion that stands among the greatest wines of the vintage. The bouquet is extraordinarily complex, unfolding with layers of cassis, black cherries, ripe plums and violets, complemented by signature notes of graphite, cigar box, warm earth and exotic spices. The palate is seamlessly textured, combining remarkable concentration with precision and freshness. Silky, perfectly integrated tannins frame a core of pure dark fruit and mineral depth, while vibrant acidity provides exceptional energy and balance. The finish is breathtakingly long, nuanced and persistent, showcasing the timeless elegance and extraordinary pedigree of this iconic Pessac-Léognan.”

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon (51%), Merlot (46%), Cabernet Franc (3%)
Drinking Window: 2035-2065

98-100 Points – James Suckling, JamesSuckling.com
“A profound La Mission Haut-Brion with remarkable intensity, complexity and finesse. The nose is captivating, offering layers of cassis, blackberries, dark cherries and violets intertwined with notes of graphite, cigar box, crushed stones and exotic spices. Full-bodied and impeccably structured, the palate combines extraordinary concentration with freshness and precision. Dense yet refined, its core of dark fruit is framed by velvety tannins and a distinctive mineral character that builds through the mid-palate. The finish is exceptionally long, powerful and harmonious, marking this as one of the standout wines of the vintage with immense aging potential.”