Tasting Note: Spiced cherries dominate the nose, accompanied by cassis, dark plum, and a touch of anise. Smooth and juicy on entry, the palate builds quickly with full mouthfeel and bright acidity. An elegant progression of lush plum, bright cherry and tart red currant rides on abundant but not overpowering tannin.
Accolades: This has the vivid, driven cassis, boysenberry and blackberry fruit of the vintage, but it's well-harnessed, with streaks of racy anise, alder and sweet bay leaf providing focus and precision. There's a long echo of iron and savory through the finish as the fruit lingers, leaving a mouthwatering feel. Understated in style compared with its colleagues, but no less complex. Best from 2022 through 2038. 2,400 cases made.
