Black cherry, roasted meat, wet soil, raspberry jam, mocha, loose pipe tobacco, dried blueberry and brioche on the nose. Velvet entry, structured mid-palate, mouthwatering, bright cherry, blackberry, vanilla flavors and an enticing texture. Integrated tannins, elegant, juicy with a long finish and return. 79.7% Merlot, 8.3% Cabernet, 7.9% Cab Franc, 4.1% Petit Verdot, aged 13 months in French oak (30% new).