Tasted at the Union de Grand Cru in London. I much prefer the red to the white. The nose is intense with blackberry, a touch of damson and graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with chunky tannins but good weight on the allspice and tar-tinged finish. Fine early to medium-term drinking. Tasted October 2011.
Focused and compact, this red shows tobacco, anise and smoke flavors, with just enough plum fruit to keep it lively. A brooding style that wants food to blossom. Best from 2012 through 2020. 700 cases imported.
