with the bitter structure and the exaggerated phenolic ripeness of the growing season

Initially there was a touch of reduction so be sure to decant this

Finishes with suave tannins

A ripe yet reasonably cool nose speaks of both red and dark berries along with plenty of forest floor and sauvage suggestions

Smoke and vanilla frame huge blackberry and cassis fruit on the nose

Fonplegade other_regions_italy with the bitter structure andA touch tight and even reduced at first, it takes a moment to clear to reveal dense layers of black fruits, graphite and bristling tannins. Concentrated and intense, clearly a reflection of the impressive structural clout of this particular vintage, not huge amounts of charm even at 10 years old needs longer, wait at least another two years. 85% new oak.