Shows densely concentrated colour, fairly shy but subtle spice with a floral note and subdued dark fruit on the nose. Deeply concentrated dark berry and blackcurrant fruit emerge on the palate, supported by velvety tannins, well-balanced acidity and a touch of dark chocolate. Needs time to open up and integrate more fully. Give it 3 to 5 additional years in the cellar.
This Pinot packs quite a punch as there is lots of extract as well as elevated, dry tannins. Cherry, raspberry, plum, spice, dried earth and flowers are all in play. Excellent length. This wine needs food, so duck breast will do the trick, quite nicely.
Slightly shy on the nose, though revealing some strawberry, cinnamon and clove. Cherry and red currant flavours are more assertive on the palate with harmoniously balanced fruit, spice and a splash of milk chocolate on the finish.
From the fabulous 2012 vintage, this robust red spent 32 months in barrel and 18 months in bottle before being released. Cassis, raspberry, violets, herbs, vanilla, dark cocoa and spice are built on 14% alcohol and masses of tannins. That said, my preference would be to drink it over the next 7 years, with some medium-rare beef.
Forward notes of black fruit and a hint of bell pepper followed by a well-textured palate of ripe blackberry and cassis, wrapped in approachable tannins.
Good varietal character, with some white pepper, red and black berry notes up front, followed by a medium-bodied palate with earthy and plummy flavours. Wrapped in juicy acidity and approachable tannins with a touch of spice before a solid end.
The best Cabernet Franc I have tasted so far from the 2014 vintage. Concentrated and elegant; there is cassis, raspberry, tobacco, violets, vanilla, spice, turned earth and a hint of olive. On the fuller end of the spectrum, there is excellent length; ready to drink now or cellar until 2023.