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95 VM.
"Brilliant ruby. Highly perfumed red and dark berry, mocha and floral aromas are given spicy lift by a hint of cracked pepper. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering expansive black raspberry, cherry-vanilla, fruitcake and floral pastille flavors that tighten up slowly on the back half. Shows powerful thrust and alluring sweetness on an impressively long, gently tannic finish that leaves cherry compote, candied rose and mocha notes behind. 46% new French oak." Vinous, Feb 2020 |