violet and a lovely array of spice elements

The very rich and generously proportioned medium weight flavors possess a succulent mid-palate that contrasts somewhat with the textured and lingering finish where the supporting tannins are a bit raspy

flowers and wet earth open up the nose

which allowed the Cabernet Franc to complete the final ripening phase in a uniform fashion

a mixture of red and black fruit mixed with sage

Taupenot Merme, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau other_regions_italy violet and a lovely array(from vines that average more than 60 years of age). Moderate reduction renders the nose unreadable today, but I suspect that it will dissipate once the wine is racked for the bottling. Otherwise there is a refined yet solidly powerful mouthfeel to the medium weight flavors that also exude evident minerality on the impressively long and well balanced finale. This moderately firm effort will also need to add depth, but the potential aging curve of this