The Cabernet Franc component is under 5%, but it still adds to the wines complexity. Similar aromas and flavours to the beautifully perfumed 96, but with more fine tannin on the finish. Only 150 cases produced, hence the six bottle limit to be as fair as possible. Superb structure. Great longevity, but try it now. 15.0% alc/vol
Tasting notes by Andrew Caillard, MW – August 2007
Medium deep colour. Lovely wine with plummy/ liquorice/ raspberry aromas. Sweet concentrated wine with plum/ dark chocolate flavours. Chalky dry/ chocolaty dense tannins, lovely vanilla/ malt oak notes. Finishes firm and dry, but long and sweet. Classic wine. 2010-2025. 100 points.
Tasting notes by Andrew Caillard, MW – 17th August 2012
Medium deep crimson. Redcurrant, earthy, mushroom aromas. Fleshy and concentrated with redcurrant, plum, mushroom, spicy flavours, loose knit graphite tannins and underlying savoury notes. Finishes sinewy, leafy and long. Now – 2026 92 points
Tasting notes by Andrew Caillard, MW – 8th August 2017
Medium deep crimson. Intense dark cherry leafy aromas with hints of herb garden and mint. Well concentrated wine with dense dark cherry leafy flavours, fine chocolaty tannins and plentiful mocha oak complexity. Very fresh and vigorous with lovely mineral length. Some bitter chinotto notes at the finish. 15% Alc 94 points Now – 2030
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