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92+ ST. "Deep, dark red. Ineffable high-toned floral and spicy lift to the aromas of berries and crushed rock; distinctly darker in its fruit character than the Beaumonts. Much richer and fuller as well but with the energy and verve of the vintage's better examples. The dark berry flavors hint at an almost chocolatey ripeness yet maintain terrific definition and a light touch thanks to strong saline minerality. Sweeter and sappier on the back end than the Beaumonts, finishing with ripe, broad, fine-grained tannins and excellent rising length, leaving behind dark raspberry, spice and stone flavors." Vinous, Jan 2015 |